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Congratulations!
You're about to discover the story of your dog's history and genetic health
Thank you for choosing OriVet Genetic Health Book to uncover the story of Lady's genetic health. Congratulations on taking the steps to learn about your dog's unique nature and to understand his special health needs. Knowing your dog's unique genetic makeup is more than a novelty - it is a medical necessity. Your dog's breed is his ancestral genetic signature and carries unique health concerns much the same as his age, sex and lifestyle. We believe that combining this knowledge enables you to provide a lifetime of excellent care and live a happier life with your friend. In this book, you will find detailed information specific to Lady's health. It is important to carefully review your entire report and discuss the results with your veterinarian to gain the most value out of Lady's Genetic Health Report. Your vet can help you use your report to help better care for your dog. The next time you visit your veterinarian, consider taking this book with you and ask for specific screening that may be available for your dog.
Dr. Noam Pik Orivet Managing director
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Table of contents
Chapter 1: Lady's Breeds description, history, temperament and behavior, special needs and requirements. As well as what he may be best suited for.
Chapter 2: Genetic Diseases and inherited disease information Specific to Lady.
Chapter 3: Caring for Lady, a lifetime personalised wellness program.
Chapter 4: Training tips, Behaviour & socialization.
Chapter 5: Games you can play with Lady.
Chapter 6: Nutrition.
Chapter 7: Dental Health. 4
Below is a description of the different breeds identified in Lady. For each breed there is a short description, history, temperament and behavior, special needs and requirements. As well as what he may be best suited for 5
Golden Retriever 6
General Breed The golden retriever is a medium to large dog, with a mature male standing 56 - 61 cm tall at the shoulder and weighing 29 - 34 kg. The mature female Description: stands 51 - 56 cm tall and weighs between 25 - 29 kg. The coat is a rich cream to golden colour, and many shades of gold can be seen. The coat is double layered with moderate feathering. The British type golden retriever is somewhat stockier than the American type, with dark, round eyes and a level topline with straight hindquarters. The British standard is used in all countries except the USA and Canada. The American type golden retriever is lankier and less stocky than the British type, and the eyes may be slightly slanted or triangular. The coat may also be of a mahogany colour, a colour that is not accepted in the British standard.
History: The golden retriever was bred to retrieve, and has its origins in Scotland. As gun technology improved in the 1800s, waterbirds were being downed further from the hunter, and a dog that could retrieve from water and over longer distances was required. Originally a yellow coated retriever was crossed with a Tweed Water spaniel, and the pups were used in a breeding program including the Irish setter, The St John's Water dog, the bloodhound and two more retrievers. The ancestry of the golden retriever is composed entirely of sporting dogs, and the dog was bred to be an active and powerful retriever with a gentle mouth for the handling of game.
Breed Temperament The golden retriever is described and a kindly, friendly and confident dog. He is intelligent and tolerant, with an easy to train nature. He is eager to and Behaviour: please, and gets along very well with children. Like other retrievers, the golden is somewhat slow to mature, remaining puppy-like in their behaviour until around the age of three. This is a breed that does require constant companionship, having been bred as excellent companion dogs to hunters in their role as retrievers. They get along well with other dogs, as well as cats and most livestock. They have been known to foster other species (e.g. litters of kittens) and can be excellent surrogate mothers. 14