HEALTH CONCERNS Black Mouth Curs were developed based on how they performed rather than what they looked like. This breed comes from a wide gene pool, making this dog healthy. Black Mouth Curs typically live 12 to 15 years, but some individuals can live beyond that. Breeders and buyers should be wary of these health problems: Hip Dysplasia A condition that occurs in many Black Mouth Curs, hip dysplasia is often inherited. Checking an animal's hip scores can help prevent this condition from finding its way into the next generation. Ear Infections Black Mouth Curs have drop-down ears, which are attractive and useful when hunting. The problem is those ears are also prone to developing infections. Owners need to be sure to thoroughly clean their dogs' ears every week or two. Epilepsy Seizures can occur for a many of reasons, but when they occur without any explanation, it is can be epilepsy. Although some animals with mild epilepsy can live a normal life. Animals who suffer from frequent or prolonged seizures needs prescribed medication. Mange Mange is a skin disease caused by microscopic mites. Two different mange mites cause skin disease in dogs. One lives just under the surface of the skin (sarcoptic mange), while the other resides in hair follicles (demodectic mange). Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) If your dog loses interest in activities they once loved and has trouble seeing, they could have progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), a group of degenerative diseases that affect the photoreceptor cells. These cells deteriorate over time, eventually leading to
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