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Research to accurately figure out the nature of dog health problems because of inherited disease and congenital disease can be a long process. Here are some examples of typical diseases that we understand for the most part are inherited, while others are still in research.

Quite often, specific breeds are susceptible to dog health problems but direct inheritance cannot be established. For example, some types of dogs are more inclined to have tumors than others. On the whole, in the dog, tumor predisposition is related to familial or breed tendency.

Cryptorchidism

This is the incomplete descent of the testicles, and is one dog health problem that has been frequently discussed. Several causes have been suggested. Dominant inheritance was accepted for some time, but today the best assessment is that it is a simple recessive factor. It has been proposed to be sex-linked, but this is very questionable.

The American Kennel Club dog show regulations point out that testicles must be normally descended. Thus, it is unethical for a veterinarian to do operation or offer medications that will cause a testicle to descend when this is a significant dog health issue for a potential show dog.

Additionally, correcting the physical fault will not change the original structure of the dog and the defect will be passed down if the dog is bred. If the testicles do not descend as they should, they are held at a high body temperature which consequently appears to have been related to extra dog health problems, causing testicular tumors. Furthermore, an abnormally retained testicle might lead to bowel strangulation.

Umbilical Hernia

Umbilical hernia is an extremely typical dog health issue in some breeds. The Pekingese, for instance, has serious issues with this disease. The disease is very difficult to breed out as it is a recessive characteristic and involves multiple genes. Thus, it can not be eradicated with a few test breedings.

Disfigurement is the major objection with this dog health condition. Bowel strangulation resulting in death is atypical. Since this disease is scientifically innocent, perhaps it will have to be allowed in those breeds exhibiting a high likelihood.

Dermoid Inclusion Cysts

Dermoid inclusion cysts are a common dog health issue in the small of the back of Rhodesian Ridgebacks. This breed has an abnormal development of the hairline that causes cyst formation. If Rhodesian Ridgebacks are bred, these cysts cannot be avoided.

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