Search Dog Health

Part Rhodesian ridgeback and possibly part lab, Ebbey does have some food allergies. Luckily no environmental sensitivities.

Canine heritage is an important consideration for known health problems. A growing number of labs and retrievers now have both food and environmental allergies, which presents problems for a wilderness search dog.

Heritage is also important for physical restrictions. Breeds with long droopy ears do not make good wilderness search dogs as they can injure themselves in heavy brush.