Follicular dysplasia in dogs
An inherited fault in how hair follicles form, leading to patchy or symmetrical hair loss and a dull, thinning coat. The skin is usually otherwise healthy, but the coat may never fully regrow.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Follicular dysplasia, including Irish Water Spaniel. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 10.8 to 10.8 years.
Follicular dysplasia in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- skin 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, Follicular dysplasia 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 Follicular dysplasia (1), ranked by health score
Related skin 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.