are there any health problems with this breed i have one and hes preetyhealthy any thing i need to worry about from either breed hes mixed with
2007-01-17 03:41:33 · 7 answers · asked by josh e 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well, you really can't tell with a mixed breed. It all depends on what the dominant genes are in the mix. The best way to find out if this particular pup will be OK is to find out if the parents have been tested for the genetic disorders in the breeds that are being mixed. ALL reputable breeders have their dogs genetically tested. That is one of the major pluses to pure bred dogs from reputable breeders. These mixed breed designer dogs are going to be hit and miss. The sales pitch that "they are breeding out the health issues that the pure bred pups have," is non-sense!
2007-01-17 05:00:30 · answer #1 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is how healthy were both parents... yes Schnoodles are a MIXED breed between a Poodle and a Schnauzer. Some can be 1/2 and 1/2 or some other percentage. It doesnt matter at all, its all about how the parents and there background is. If mom has severe health problems and dad is aggressive and crazy, your not getting a well balanced, healthy and great hybred puppy. ITS THE PARENTS of the puppies that determine if the dog is healthy or sturdy or all sorts of great things. Then the next thing is does that particular breed or breeds have possible genetical problems or breed specific issues.
2007-01-17 04:20:55 · answer #2 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "Schnoodle" is not a breed, it is a mix between two breeds (hopefully only two, you never know from some of these people) so their genetic health is totally up in the air. If you are concerned about inherited defects or disorders, find a responsible, reputable breeder or purebred dogs who keeps good pedigrees, does health testing, and breeds for health, temperament and breed standard.
If you want a mix breed dog, adopt from a local human group or animal shelter.
2007-01-17 03:56:11 · answer #3 · answered by Lauren M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is not a breed, this is a mixed dog. There are no standards for you dog and it may, as it was not properly bred to eliiminate defects of both breeds, likely have all of the defects of both breeds. You can not tell if a dog is healthy by looking at it, at least most of the time.
You are right to be concerned about the potential health problems. Please neuter your dog, to be sure that there are no issuse from your dog. Health problems only get worse as the mixed lines continue.
I love mutts, but I have had to put three of them down exactly because of this reason. Heartbreaking and so unnecessary.
Take your dog to the vet regularly and enjoy him because he is your friend now and will give you the best he has to give.
2007-01-17 03:47:26 · answer #4 · answered by Liligirl 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Well, B G is a WINNER!!!! One paragraph he is telling you the dogs legs may be short and FRAIL and then in the next he is saying that these "designer dogs" are STURDY enough to be a HOUSE PET....unlike an expensive purebred.
What a DORK!!!! Is is STURDY or FRAIL??? That is someone that does NOT know thing ONE about dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A "schnoodle" is a mix. It can have health problems from either breed. Schnauzers are prone to MANY things. Bladder stones/infections, tooth problems, skin problems, fatty tumors....there are many potential health problems. The other probles is that "breeders" of these mutts RARELY do any health clearances on the breeding stock, so you don't have a clue what problems are in the line of either dog. It is a crap shoot.
2007-01-17 03:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
A "schnoodle" is not a breed, it is a mix of a schnauzer and poodle, and as such you can't make any generalizations about it. You can't know if the pup will inherit more from the schnauzer side or the poodle side, so it's pretty much anyone's guess.
2007-01-17 04:04:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest that you keep the dog from a lot of high or long jumps. Their legs are probably too short and/or frail. Don't walk them on challenging terrain, and if they jump into the couch / car / bed with you a lot, build them a little ramp or buy some of those doggy steps. Or carry her in those cases.
Otherwise I'm happy to see more people interested in these 'designer dogs'. I think they're definately sturdy enough to be a 'housepet' as opposed to an expensive purebred dog. However make sure you've taken that dog to the vet, for a simple checkup.
2007-01-17 03:52:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋