It is difficult to identify dogs with Hyperplasia because it
only becomes visible when the dog is on heat and not always the
first heat that occurs but only sometimes at a later stage. Hyperplasia
manifests in some bitches as a bulging of the uterus. In some
bitches it is not physically discernible. Should tests indicate
the presence of the Hyperplasia, the breeder has to decide whether
to discontinue breeding with the animal or not. A number of experts
maintain that the problem should be graded, as is the case with
hip displasia, and that breeders should be allowed to breed with
bitches that do not suffer from serious hyperplasia.
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