Congenital hypothyroidism in dogs
A shortage of thyroid hormone present from birth, which slows growth and development. Affected puppies may be stunted, sluggish and slow to develop, with poor coat and delayed movement, though early treatment can help.
2 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Congenital hypothyroidism, including Spanish Water Dog, Toy Fox Terrier. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.9 to 13.7 years.
Congenital hypothyroidism in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- metabolic condition
- Breeds affected
- 2 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Congenital hypothyroidism is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Congenital hypothyroidism (2), ranked by health score
Related metabolic conditions
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.