Beaucerons and Leash Problems Amongst canines, glaucoma is a prevalent eye condition. Beaucerons diagnosed with glaucoma experience intraocular pressure (IOP) or heightened pressure in the eye. To evaluate the effects of eye pressure in DOGS, researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine studied 26 canines to assess whether the pressure induced by neck collars triggered an elevation in intraocular pressure (IOP). Intraocular pressures were evaluated before and after neck pressure was applied on the subjects. Both the pressure of the DOG leash and a harness were assessed to measure variations in pressure. The findings of the study showed that when collar pressure was applied, intraocular pressures drastically increased from the baseline levels. However, the DOG harnesses did not show any changes in pressure. Bloodhounds have dewlaps. What are dewlaps? They are strange looking, pendulous folds of skin on the back of the neck. They don't seem to serve any useful purpose to the bloodhound, but are rather interesting to look at. According to the primary author of the clinical study Amy Pauli, DVM, an ophthalmology resident at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, even the most brief increases of pressure in canines afflicted with any type of ocular disease (in example: glaucoma) can trigger damaging effects on the eye. Additional pressure may , be detrimental to both the retina and the optic nerve. For DOGS with a feeble to thin cornea, glaucoma, or other conditions where the IOP may be increased should not wear a collar. Alternatively, a harness can prevent further damage. Australian Kelpies are herding dogs with an abundance of energy. They can work in extreme climates and conditions. They are known for one unique ability. They can run along the backs of sheep when moving them through chutes. In conclusion, beaucerons who have the tendency to exert force on the leash during a walk fare better from a harness opposed to the major complications associated with an increased IOP. Moreover, the canine studies evaluated different pedigrees (in example: breeds bred to pull). For instance, Siberian Huskies and Alaskan malamute were found to rather resistant to elevated pressure in IOP. The Bloodhound doesn't need to smell blood to find someone who is lost. It is said that his name instead means blooded hound, or aristocratic. They actually track people because people leave a trail of skin cells with their own unique odor wherever they go. The dachshund's name comes from it's earliest use. The dachshund was originally a badger hunter. In German, Dachs means "badger," Hund is "hound". This explains the breed's curious and inquisitive nature, which has survived to this day. Rhodesian ridgebacks have an actual ridge along the top of their backs. The ridge is made up of forward-growing hairs. This ridge gives the rhodesian ridgeback a unique and easily recognizable look. Bulldogs have unusually large heads. In fact, due to the way in which they've been bred, bulldogs have trouble delivering young. All bulldog puppies are delivered by caeserean section now. The mothers can't deliver the heads naturally.