What health concerns should I look out for in a Golden Retriever?

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My female golden retriever bailey is a inbred puppy, I was wondering what are some health problems to look out for in a golden retriever? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | spayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 61.2 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Just because he is inbred, does not automatically make him prone to health problems. Inbreeding is often used to find congenital defects that may be recessive, but it is also done in order to bring out more of the good characteristics in animals. Your puppy is prone only to the usual health problems of Golden Retrievers, such as hip dysplasia, Skin Conditions, Cancer, Von Willebrand Disease, Luxating Patella, Cataracts and a Low Thyroid.

What health concerns should I look out for in a Golden Retriever?

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