Chondrodysplasia

Chondrodysplastic dogs have characteristically short and bowed legs with a relatively long body.

Signs of chondrodysplasia are recognized in puppies.

Chondrodysplasia can often be identified simply by looking at the affected dog.

There is no treatment for chondrodysplasia.

Talk to your vet about your dog’s chondrodysplasia result so you can discuss whether any signs are present and plan care if needed.

Most dogs with this result have shorter legs but live normal, active lives.

Provide ramps or stairs to help your dog reach furniture or vehicles safely and reduce the need for jumping.

Maintain a healthy weight and regular exercise routine to support joint health throughout your dog’s life.

This mutation was originally described in Karelian Bear Dogs and Norwegian Elkhounds.

Penetrance: This mutation has an autosomal recessive inheritance, meaning that dogs must have two copies of the mutation in order to show the chondrodysplastic appearance.

Gene

ITGA10

Inheritance type

recessive

Clinical category

Skeletal

Citations

1. Kyostila et al 2013

• Norwegian Elkhound
• Karelian Bear Dog
• Chinook