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Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers

Hip dysplasia is rare.
Eyes-  some few problems with juvenile cataracts, retained or late developing membranes, PRA

Kidneys- The major health problem with wheatens tends to be protein wasting disease, and kidney failure.

Skin Problems- allergies, itchy skin, dry flakey skin occur sometimes.

Wheatens are generally a healthy breed.


Bouviers des Flandres

Hip dysplasia – All breeding stock should be X-rayed at 2 years of age and certified clear of hip dysplasia.

Eyes – occasional problems with PRA, but it is rare.

Heart – heart disease and early heart attacks may be a problem.

Bone and joint problems – While not a genetic problem, they often occur due to their size, and may especially have problems with damaged or ruptured cruciate ligaments.

Cancer – Some lines more prone to this than others but this is generally a problem throughout the breed.

Thyroid problems – This is not overly common but under active thyroid problems have been known.