Genetic Disorders Genetic Disorders Silky Terrier Silky Terrier

Introduction Introduction When choosing any breed of dog you must be aware of potential When choosing any breed of dog you must be aware of potential

health concerns health concerns All dogs mixes and pure bred can have health concerns All dogs mixes and pure bred can have health concerns The more popular breeds and their mixes will have more genetic The more popular breeds and their mixes will have more genetic

problems listed and more likely to have puppies with problems . problems listed and more likely to have puppies with problems . Although the Silky Terrier is quite rare you want to make sure you Although the Silky Terrier is quite rare you want to make sure you

deal with responsible breeders and the puppies are registered UKC deal with responsible breeders and the puppies are registered UKC or AKC. There have been reports of unethical sellers passing off or AKC. There have been reports of unethical sellers passing off oversized Yorkshires as Silky Terriers. oversized Yorkshires as Silky Terriers.

Make sure your breeder offers a written health guarantee good for Make sure your breeder offers a written health guarantee good for one year.one year.

Have the puppy heath checked at your Veterinarian.Have the puppy heath checked at your Veterinarian.

Leg ProblemsLeg Problems

Patellar luxationPatellar luxation: Slipping kneecap. Should : Slipping kneecap. Should be noticeable puppy vet check prior to sale be noticeable puppy vet check prior to sale

Legg-Calvé-Perthes diseaseLegg-Calvé-Perthes disease : : This is a This is a disease of the hip joint in young (4 to 12 disease of the hip joint in young (4 to 12 months), small-breed dogs.months), small-breed dogs.

Nervous System Nervous System

LeukodystrophiesLeukodystrophies:: Clinical signs start as early as 2 Clinical signs start as early as 2 weeks of age and include tremors, lack of coordination weeks of age and include tremors, lack of coordination and an exaggerated gait. Would be noticeable before and an exaggerated gait. Would be noticeable before being sold being sold

I have bred the Silky Terrier since the late 60s . I have I have bred the Silky Terrier since the late 60s . I have never heard of this problem. I had to look it up to see never heard of this problem. I had to look it up to see what it was. what it was.

Eye Disorders Eye Disorders

CataractsCataracts: : May be seen in an old dog. May be seen in an old dog. Very rarely a young dog.Very rarely a young dog.

Skin DisordersSkin Disorders

Color dilution alopeciaColor dilution alopecia: : AAffected dogs ffected dogs have a poor, patchy hair coat progressing have a poor, patchy hair coat progressing to widespread permanent hair lossto widespread permanent hair loss

In ConclusionIn Conclusion Silky Terriers list 5 health concerns. None are considered

common .

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About the PresenterAbout the Presenter Member of the Canine Ambassador Program with Orange Empire Member of the Canine Ambassador Program with Orange Empire

Dog Club. Educating people in the joy canines bring into our lives Dog Club. Educating people in the joy canines bring into our lives through their relationship, interaction, and unconditional love. through their relationship, interaction, and unconditional love.

Pet Professional specializing in the training of puppies in Sun Valley Pet Professional specializing in the training of puppies in Sun Valley since 1974 . since 1974 .

Breeder of Silky Terriers and Wire Fox TerriersBreeder of Silky Terriers and Wire Fox Terriers My boarding, training and breeding kennel was awarded Small My boarding, training and breeding kennel was awarded Small

Business of the Year 2000 Business of the Year 2000 Better Business Bureau A+ rating Better Business Bureau A+ rating I have owned and/or bred 21 Conformation Champions including 6 I have owned and/or bred 21 Conformation Champions including 6

International Champions International Champions Member and former Vice President of the City of Angels Silky Member and former Vice President of the City of Angels Silky

Terrier ClubTerrier Club Past President of Sun Valley Chamber of CommercePast President of Sun Valley Chamber of Commerce Have also served on the boards of Associated Terrier Breeders, Have also served on the boards of Associated Terrier Breeders,

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