Leanne, Thank you for sharing these health statistics with us; please tell me what research studies you are using as sources for your data with the exception of the MVD which I already have.
I think that people who become breeders of this special dog may choose to for many different reasons than my own and I only hope there are enough people on this list willing to accept people's differences so we may share information vital to the well being of our dogs. I strive to place "principles" over "personalities" because it is in the best interest of our cavaliers. Patricia Powers Pratt Cavaliers Beaufort, SC -----Original Message----- From: Leanne Bertani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sunday, July 07, 2002 12:43 AM Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] re Kelly I believe that there should be at least one cavalier list that >should serve to educate. >Ten percent of cavaliers have hip dysplasia, > >Eight percent a hereditary >eye defect that will preclude their suitability as breeding animals. > >Close to fifty percent of cavaliers will have a mitral valve murmur by the >age of five, due to early-onset endocardiosis. >Severe patella luxation (luxating kneecaps) in poorly bred dogs cause the >animals severe pain> Four percent of all dogs have epilepsy. Multiple autoimmune defects also plague this breed. > >Reputable breeders will always take back a cavalier they've bred, regardless >of how old or infirm it has become. >Commercial breeding establishments are not going to go away. Our best bet >is to kindly educate their proprietors regarding the health and well-being >of the cavalier. Maybe the word will spread. > >Leanne > > > > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- >You are the >> nightmare > >========================================================= >"Magic Commands": >to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL >to start it up gain click here: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. >Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > >All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
