Could suffer from a partial alopecia. This is commonly found in blue dobermanns, and usually develops early on in the dogs life. It is characterised by a dry, dull coat, brittle hair, dandruff and in general looks moth eaten. They could develop cystic follicles without the hair and possibly pustules later. The dog then loses most of its hair, leaving a dry scaly skin.
It is advisable to be done when the bones have matured. N.B Puppies up to at least 1 year of age, that are allowed to jump (even off a sofa), run around uncontrolled, run up and down stairs, whilst their platelets are growing, could have adverse constructional defects later on in his/her life.
These are there as a guideline, to rate the soundness of the way a dog moves- This is advisable usually when a dog is mature (usually from 18months). Most agility clubs usually accept older dogs when the bones have stopped growing to prevent problems. Parents can be European certified rated as HD 1 or A (Clear/Excellent) or HD 2 or B (Good but transitional care required to breed with). The British Veterinary Association recommends that score’s of 10 or below are advisable for mating or general soundness (please be aware that scores may vary with age in a breeding bitch).
(Dutch Disease) is a congenital eye defect which affects only a small percentage of dobermanns. This condition is thought to be brought about when the eye is being formed, during the gestation period. This condition does not generally interfere with the dogs vision. Check with your vet before breeding.
The most common of these is "Wobbler Syndrome" or CVS.
This could occur at any time, again this should be checked for, in a routine Veterinary health visit. Always check for signs; i.e. drinking too much water, losing/gaining weight, nervousness, clinginess, sensitivity etc.
Von willebrand disease is a haemophiliac genetic disorder, caused by a deficiency of Factor 8 or clotting agent, this means that the dog will bleed longer than normal if injured. This can be passed down from either the male or female generation and can produce a carrier or an affected puppy. (A carrier does not usually encounter any personal problems, but be aware that this may be passed on to his/her progeny, it is advisable to choose a clear mate where possible). If any dog is unfortunately affected, please make your veterinary practice aware and seek advice before any operations or mating. Always ask for certification of proof.
These are some of the health problems that can affect dobermanns. It is always advisable to check with a vet if you are worried about your dogs health.
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