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Health
# The Uruguayan Cimarron's health
Uruguay
Athletic molosser: hips, stomach, skin, ears. Less heavy than many mastiffs, it remains a powerful dog whose growth must be monitored. A breeding program that truly tests and socializes makes the difference.
Longevity
## Life expectancy
With attentive care, a suitable diet and good medical follow-up, the Cimarrón uruguayen can live from 10 to 13 years. Longevity depends on the quality of the breeding, the lifestyle and hereditary predispositions.
Constitution
## Is this a robust breed?
Good at work in temperate to warm weather. Less comfortable in prolonged damp cold without shelter. Effort around meals is to be avoided.
Things to watch for
## What to look out for
Lameness, abdominal distension, otitis, inter-dog tensions. A young dog that is too dominant must be corrected early, without brutality.
- Dysplasia: Hips and elbows must be checked in this athletic molosser.
- Gastric dilatation: Split meals and rest around exertion reduce the risk.
- Social reactivity: Without training, wariness becomes aggression.
- Otitis: Drooping ears retain moisture.
Climate
## Tolerance to cold and heat
Subtropical origin: it likes reasonable warmth more than frost. Shade and water in summer, shelter in winter.
Weight
## Prone to weight gain
The Uruguayan Cimarrón must maintain a silhouette suited to its morphology, with palpable ribs without excess. The ration must follow the actual activity, age and sterilization. Regular weighing prevents overly significant variations.
Everyday care
## Good habits to keep your pet healthy
- Socialize widely before adulthood.
- Split meals.
- Avoid uncontrolled dog parks.
- Use a leash and a harness suited to its strength.
Vaccination
## Uruguayan Cimarron vaccinations: schedule
Which vaccines does a Uruguayan Cimarron need? Like all dogs, Uruguayan Cimarrons should receive their core vaccines from 8 weeks of age: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. Puppies receive their initial Uruguayan Cimarron vaccinations in several shots spaced 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on their lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may add vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary vaccination | First booster | Then | For whom? |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All animals |
| LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All animals |
| RabiesDepending on lifestyle Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
| Kennel coughDepending on lifestyle Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
| PiroplasmosisDepending on lifestyle 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 diseaseDepending on lifestyle Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
| LeishmaniasisDepending on lifestyle 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 Uruguayan Cimarron booster shots are given annually for leptospirosis and rabies. For distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often enough after the first booster. Your veterinarian will tailor the schedule to your dog's actual risk.
Which boosters does your Uruguayan Cimarron need?
Enter your companion's age to see which vaccines are due now and when the next boosters are needed.
[Plan booster shots](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-and-cat-vaccination-schedule?breed=uruguayan-cimarron)
Choosing well
## Adopting a healthy Uruguayan Cimarron
Hips, elbows, heart, behavioral examination. Weight control. Documented socialization.
This information is for guidance only and doesn't replace advice from a veterinarian. If you have any concerns about your pet's health, consult a professional.
## The best prevention starts with a good breeder
Choose a breeder who screens their breeding animals for inherited conditions. We'll help you find one.
[Find a breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-uruguayan-cimarron)
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