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SWEDISH LAPPHUND
Health Issues

Swedish lapphund is among the healtiest dog breeds in the world. Allergies, eczema, eye or ear inflammations are uncommon in the breed. There is a small incidence of hereditary eye disease - PRA, hips scores are good as are patella checks. The stud services and subsequent whelpings are usually easy.

You can find more information on eye diseases and on hip dysplasia on the following sites:

Eye Disease
(www.eyevet.info)

OFFA Database - look up hip ratings on individual dogs
(www.offa.org)

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