Health & Genetics
CBDFC supports and highly recommends full health testing and screening.
In 2023, the CBdFC Health Committee was formed to assist promoting the well-being and health of individual Bouviers, as well as the breed as a whole. Georgia Edwards, MD, is adding a “Just for the HEALTH of It” column to our bimonthly newsletter. They will be informative resources and can be accessed here.
Just for the Health of It March 2023 Dental Health
Just for the Health of It May 2023 Hot Weather Safety
Just for the Health of It January 2024 CHIC
Just for the Health of IT November 2024 Heart Disease
Look for a campaign from the Bouvier Health Foundation about monitoring your Bouvs’ eyes for early signs of problems. Read here for more information.
How Do We Start the Conversation?
Glaucoma Awareness Advice and Dr. Thomasy Video Link
Resources & Research for those interested in the highest standards: