Longevity
Life expectancy
Its life expectancy is generally between 12 and 14 years. A suitable diet, regular activity, maintaining a healthy weight and preventive veterinary monitoring help preserve its quality of life.
Build
A robust breed?
The Thai Dog has a solid constitution and good endurance. Its short coat nevertheless offers limited protection against intense cold and prolonged bad weather.
Watch points
What to watch for
Selection and veterinary monitoring must pay particular attention to the main conditions reported in the breed, even if not all individuals are affected.
Hip dysplasia : Malformation of the coxofemoral joint that can promote pain, lameness and osteoarthritis.
Dermoid sinus : Congenital skin abnormality, often located on the dorsal line, which can become infected and require surgical management.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
He tolerates heat reasonably well with water, shade and activity adapted to cooler hours. His short coat protects him less well from severe cold and bad weather, against which he must be sheltered.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
Its diet must be adjusted to its age, its size and its activity level. Regular monitoring of its body shape and weight makes it possible to quickly adjust the ration and avoid weight gain that is unfavorable to the joints.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Have the weight and joints checked regularly.
- Examine the skin and the topline from a young age.
- Inspect the coat, ears and paw pads after outings.
- Brush the teeth frequently and monitor the length of the nails.
Vaccination
Thai Dog vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Thai Dog? Like all dogs, the Thai Dog receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. The puppy primary vaccination for Thai Dog is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on its lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All pets |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughLifestyle-based Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisLifestyle-based Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseLifestyle-based Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisLifestyle-based Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult Thai Dog vaccine boosters are annual for leptospirosis and rabies; for distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your dog’s actual risk.
Which boosters for your Thai Dog?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Thai Dog
Before breeding, it is advisable to have the hips evaluated and to look for skin abnormalities compatible with a dermoid sinus. Regular clinical examination completes this prevention.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
