Gastric Contortion (Bloat) in CsV?

draggar · 17-03-2010, 01:38

I know gastric contortion is an issue that you need to watch out for with GSDs (enough that you should take precautions).

Seeing that CsVs are bred from working line GSDs - is this also a significant concern with the breed? I hear a lot about hips but some of the factors that raise / lower the risk of bloat with GSDs can also be genetic.

From the pictures I see the CsV's chest isn't as prominent as it is on the GSD and it looks much smaller / tighter (relative to their size) so this is giving me the impression that it isn't as much of an issue as it is with the GSD.

17-03-2010, 01:38	#1
draggar Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 370	Gastric Contortion (Bloat) in CsV? I know gastric contortion is an issue that you need to watch out for with GSDs (enough that you should take precautions). Seeing that CsVs are bred from working line GSDs - is this also a significant concern with the breed? I hear a lot about hips but some of the factors that raise / lower the risk of bloat with GSDs can also be genetic. From the pictures I see the CsV's chest isn't as prominent as it is on the GSD and it looks much smaller / tighter (relative to their size) so this is giving me the impression that it isn't as much of an issue as it is with the GSD. __________________ Fred Lanting's Official Site Dog Actors