Hip dysplasia in dogs
A developmental condition where the hip joint forms abnormally, so the ball and socket fit loosely and rub. It leads to pain, stiffness, reduced activity and eventually arthritis, and can affect a dog's mobility for life.
96 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Hip dysplasia, including Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, English Cocker Spaniel. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 5.4 to 14.9 years.
Hip dysplasia in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- orthopaedic condition
- Breeds affected
- 96 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, Hip 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 Hip dysplasia (96), ranked by health score
Related orthopaedic 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.