Juvenile laryngeal paralysis in dogs
An inherited condition in young dogs where the muscles that open the voice box fail to work, so the airway cannot open fully. It causes noisy breathing, a changed bark, exercise intolerance and, in severe cases, breathing distress.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Juvenile laryngeal paralysis, including Black Russian Terrier. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 10.9 to 10.9 years.
Juvenile laryngeal paralysis in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- respiratory condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 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, Juvenile laryngeal paralysis 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 Juvenile laryngeal paralysis (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.