Breed Health Score
orthopaedic

Legg-Calve-Perthes in dogs

The blood supply to the head of the thigh bone fails, causing the bone to weaken and collapse. It usually affects young small-breed dogs, causing hip pain, limping and muscle wasting in the affected leg.

17 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Legg-Calve-Perthes, including Bolognese, Havanese, Lakeland Terrier, Schipperke. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 9.3 to 14.9 years.

Legg-Calve-Perthes in dogs: quick facts

Type
orthopaedic condition
Breeds affected
17 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, Legg-Calve-Perthes 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 Legg-Calve-Perthes (17), ranked by health score

97
Bolognese14.9 yr ·
92
Havanese14.5 yr · small
90
Lakeland Terrier14.2 yr · small
90
Schipperke14.2 yr · small
88
Italian Greyhound14.0 yr · toy
88
Poodle14.0 yr · toy
86
Parson Russell Terrier13.8 yr · small
85
Miniature Pinscher13.7 yr · toy
83
Wire Fox Terrier13.5 yr · small
82
Chinese Crested13.4 yr · toy
81
Jack Russell Terrier13.3 yr · small
80
Silky Terrier13.3 yr ·
80
Yorkshire Terrier13.3 yr · toy
80
West Highland White Terrier13.4 yr · small
78
Toy Fox Terrier12.9 yr · toy
77
Toy Manchester Terrier13.0 yr · small
35
Affenpinscher9.3 yr · toy

Related orthopaedic conditions

Hip dysplasiaPatellar luxationElbow dysplasiaChondrodysplasiaCraniomandibular osteopathyCruciate ligament ruptureHemivertebraeHypertrophic osteodystrophy

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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.