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**egershna** · 06-03-2012, 05:07 PM

My biggest issue is their health issues- heart conditions and cancer being the main ones. Even well bred ones are very prone to these conditions. My friend's has had 4 mast cell tumors removed, leaving him with a giant scar down his shoulder and half of one ear missing. No thanks.

I didn't realize that heart problems and cancer were common in the breed. I mean I knew that it was something they were prone to but I didn't realize it was common. After having a very sick dog that only lived two years and drained a good portion of our savings, that would be a concern.

How common is it?

I've been so lucky with my current dog as far as health goes. Maybe I just need another mutt. lol That is my fear with any purebred dog is ending up with another sick one.

06-03-2012, 05:07 PM	#8
egershna Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 411 Senior Member	My biggest issue is their health issues- heart conditions and cancer being the main ones. Even well bred ones are very prone to these conditions. My friend's has had 4 mast cell tumors removed, leaving him with a giant scar down his shoulder and half of one ear missing. No thanks. I didn't realize that heart problems and cancer were common in the breed. I mean I knew that it was something they were prone to but I didn't realize it was common. After having a very sick dog that only lived two years and drained a good portion of our savings, that would be a concern. How common is it? I've been so lucky with my current dog as far as health goes. Maybe I just need another mutt. lol That is my fear with any purebred dog is ending up with another sick one.
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