Question: I have a young male German Short-haired Pointer named Luger. He hunts well and listens well in the field although not always so good at home. My concern is that Luger's head seems quite small for his body. Is there anything that could be done for this condition, maybe a different feed?

Mike G. Clinton Twp.

Answer: This is a rare condition called Headis Veri Smallis. Quite often fatal, the reverse cranial growth factor of HVS can be quite contagious for the owner as well. The cure is quite simple. Wear a hat and stay out of the sun. Seriously though, some dogs' heads finish growing after their skeletal mass. Don't worry about it.

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