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Entropion in dogs

The eyelid rolls inward, so eyelashes and hair rub against the surface of the eye. This causes irritation, tearing, squinting and, if untreated, painful corneal damage. It is often inherited and usually corrected with surgery.

16 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Entropion, including Bracco Italiano, German Shorthaired Pointer, Tibetan Mastiff, German Wirehaired Pointer. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 5.4 to 13.8 years.

Entropion in dogs: quick facts

Type
eye condition
Breeds affected
16 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, Entropion 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 Entropion (16), ranked by health score

86
Bracco Italiano13.8 yr · large
80
German Shorthaired Pointer13.4 yr · large
79
Tibetan Mastiff13.3 yr · giant
78
German Wirehaired Pointer13.0 yr · large
75
Weimaraner12.8 yr · large
70
Clumber Spaniel12.3 yr · medium
65
Spinone Italiano11.9 yr · large
63
Chow Chow12.1 yr · medium
58
Irish Water Spaniel10.8 yr · large
47
Anatolian Shepherd10.1 yr · giant
47
Chinese Shar Pei10.6 yr · medium
40
Bloodhound9.3 yr · giant
38
St Bernard9.3 yr · giant
38
Bullmastiff10.2 yr · giant
30
Caucasian Shepherd Dog5.4 yr ·
29
Cane Corso8.1 yr · giant

Related eye conditions

Progressive retinal atrophyCataractsPrimary lens luxationGlaucomaCherry eyeCollie eye anomalyEctropionCorneal ulcers

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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.