Patellar luxation in dogs
The kneecap slips out of its normal groove, often to the inside of the leg. Signs include an intermittent skipping or hopping gait and occasional lameness. It can range from mild to severe and may cause arthritis over time.
Breeds commonly associated with Patellar luxation (52)
35
Affenpinscher9.3 yr · toy
81
American Cocker Spaniel13.3 yr · medium
63
American Eskimo Dog11.3 yr · small
82
Bedlington Terrier13.7 yr · small
74
Bichon Frise12.5 yr · small
97
Bolognese14.9 yr ·
90
Border Terrier14.2 yr · small
59
Boston Terrier11.8 yr · small
69
Brussels Griffon13.3 yr · toy
64
Bull Terrier12.0 yr · medium
86
Cairn Terrier14.0 yr · small
67
Canaan Dog12.0 yr · medium
64
Chihuahua11.8 yr · toy
82
Chinese Crested13.4 yr · toy
90
Coton de Tulear14.2 yr · small
79
Dachshund13.2 yr · small
65
Flat Coated Retriever11.7 yr · large
86
German Spitz Mittel14.0 yr ·
70
Glen of Imaal Terrier12.1 yr · small
53
Great Pyrenees10.9 yr · giant
92
Havanese14.5 yr · small
88
Italian Greyhound14.0 yr · toy
81
Jack Russell Terrier13.3 yr · small
65
Japanese Chin12.5 yr · toy
77
Japanese Spitz13.0 yr ·
70
Keeshond12.3 yr · medium
68
Kelpie12.0 yr ·
77
Lhasa Apso14.0 yr · small
87
Lowchen13.9 yr · small
78
Maltese13.1 yr · toy
69
Miniature Bull Terrier12.2 yr · small
86
Miniature Dachshund14.0 yr · small
85
Miniature Pinscher13.7 yr · toy
81
Norfolk Terrier13.5 yr · small
84
Norwich Terrier14.0 yr · small
92
Papillon14.5 yr · toy
86
Parson Russell Terrier13.8 yr · small
83
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen13.7 yr · small
51
Pharaoh Hound10.0 yr · medium
71
Pomeranian12.2 yr · toy
88
Poodle14.0 yr · toy
90
Schipperke14.2 yr · small
74
Scottish Terrier12.7 yr · small
93
Shiba Inu14.6 yr · small
80
Silky Terrier13.3 yr ·
86
Swedish Vallhund14.0 yr · small
95
Tibetan Spaniel15.2 yr · small
86
Tibetan Terrier13.8 yr · medium
78
Toy Fox Terrier12.9 yr · toy
77
Toy Manchester Terrier13.0 yr · small
83
Wire Fox Terrier13.5 yr · small
80
Yorkshire Terrier13.3 yr · toy
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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.