Choosing a Belgian Shepdog

Choosing a Belgian Shepdog

By: Dr. Dawn Ruben

Common Diseases and Disorders

In general, the Belgian sheepdog is a healthy dog with few medical concerns. However, the following diseases or disorders have been reported:

  • Gastric torsion, also known as bloat, is a life-threatening sudden illness associated with the stomach filling with air and twisting.

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  • Epilepsy is a seizure disorder that develops between the ages of 2 and 5 years.

  • Congenital Hypotrichosis - is a congenital disease causing symmetrical hair loss.

  • Pannus is a disease of the eye resulting in inflammation.

  • Cataracts cause the lens of the eye to loose transparency and can result in blindness.

    The Belgian sheepdog is also prone to allergies and obesity.

    Life Span

    The life span of the Belgian sheepdog is approximately 12 to 14 years.


    We realize that each dog is unique and may display other characteristics. This profile provides generally accepted breed information only.

     
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