Mitral valve dysplasia in dogs
A heart defect present from birth where the valve between the left chambers forms abnormally and does not seal properly. It allows blood to leak backwards, which can strain the heart and lead to heart failure.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Mitral valve dysplasia, including Bull Terrier. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.0 to 12.0 years.
Mitral valve dysplasia in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- cardiac 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, Mitral valve dysplasia 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 Mitral valve dysplasia (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.