Congenital stationary night blindness in dogs
An inherited eye condition present from birth where the retina cannot adjust to low light, so the dog struggles to see in dim conditions. Daytime vision is usually normal and the condition does not get worse over time.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Congenital stationary night blindness, including Briard. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.6 to 12.6 years.
Congenital stationary night blindness in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- eye condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 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 stationary night blindness 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 stationary night blindness (1), ranked by health score
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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.