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Chihuahua Mel Tuovila

Breed Description - see AKC for detailed standard
This tiny dog's terrier like nature comes as a surprise to some, but the Chihuahua is sure in his own mind he's the biggest dog on the block.

life span - 12-20 years

Photo - Mel Tuovila

Breed problems can be both inherited or diseases and disorders seen frequently in a breed and mode of inheritance unknown. Both are listed.

Breed problems

Patellar luxation
Hypoplasia of the dens
Dislocation of shoulder
Hydrocephalus
Cleft palate
Hemophilia A
Mitral Valve defects
Pulmonic stenosis
Collapsing trachea
Keratitis sicca
Secondary glaucoma
Corneal edema
Iris atrophy
Hypoglycemia

 

Mel

This page was last edited  04/29/08  

 

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