Dystocia in dogs
Difficulty giving birth, where puppies cannot pass normally through the birth canal due to their size, position or weak contractions. It is an emergency that can endanger the lives of both the mother and her puppies.
2 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Dystocia, including Brussels Griffon, Bulldog. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 9.8 to 13.3 years.
Dystocia in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- other condition
- Breeds affected
- 2 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Major-welfare or life-threatening
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Dystocia is weighted as a major-welfare or life-threatening condition, so breeds it commonly affects carry a larger hereditary-burden deduction. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Dystocia (2), ranked by health score
Related other 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.