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There is nothing more important to us than ensuring that the dogs we breed now and in the future, have the best possible chance at leading a long, healthy life. We have made significant donations to the CMTC Juvenile Cardiomyopathy Study and to the Canine Health Foundation.
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2010 General Health Survey |
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Calling all Manchester Owners...
Show your commitment to Manchester Terrier health. The American Manchester Terrier Club and Canadian Manchester Terrier Club are doing a health survey for the breed. It can be found on the AMTC Website.
Please participate to help ensure the future of the Manchesters we all love so much! It only takes a few minutes, and the feedback is invaluable. Please report on your dogs even if they are healthy or have passed away.
Survey information can be submitted until June 15, 2010, and all results are confidential.
Rustic Lane Owners: We are only reporting on dogs currently living at our house. If you have any questions about conditions that occurred with your dog before leaving us, please check your agreement or send an email. Dogs that we have indicated are 'Clear by Parentage' for von Willebrand's Disease should be listed as 'clear' as we have full documentation.
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Conditions Affecting Manchester Terriers |
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Copied with permission from the Canadian Manchester Terrier Club Website. Overall, Manchester Terriers are a relatively healthy breed. Because they are not overly popular they have not been indiscriminately bred for profit and most Manchester breeders are very conscientious when it comes to health. Even so, before purchasing a puppy be sure to ask the breeder about their lines, experience, health testing and health guarantee. |
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The Big Picture: Population Genetics |
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Population genetics is the quantitative study of the genetic composition of a 'population' or localized grouping of animals (including human animals). The study and application of population genetics has enabled scientists and conservationists to preserve endangered species and manage captive populations within zoos and similar captive breeding programs. |
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Legge-Calves- Perthes in Manchester Terriers |
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In 1989, the University of California (Davis) conducted a test breeding of two Toy Manchesters clinically affected with Legge-Calves-Perthes ("LCP")disease. The conclusion was that LCP is an inherited disorder in Manchester Terriers with a high heritability (i.e., the influence of breeding is very strong on the dog's potential for developing the disorder), and the study has long been considered the 'seminal' study on the disease. An abstract, "Mode of Inheritance of Perthes' Disease in Manchester Terriers" can be found on PubMed. |
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Breeding Better Immune Systems |
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Science has long taught us that infectious agents and the environment can have significant negative impacts on dogs. Besides the deadly viruses we vaccinate against (Parvo, Rabies, Distemper, etc), bacterial infections can cause damage to major organs, impede fertility, and impact a puppy's healthy growth and development. The emerging science that's developed as a result of sequencing both the human and canine genome now tells us that it's not a matter of 'luck of the draw.' C.A Sharp's article, "The Rising Storm," as excerpted on Lhasa Apso Club of America's Health Foundation Website, provides a great insight into the DNA code responsible for immunity, and concrete recommendations for reducing the likelihood of immune mediated disease in the dogs we breed. |
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