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Canine Legg-Perthes Disease Information

Legg-Perthes Disease Description:

Legg-Perthes Disease that which causes lameness of the hip joint. Usually seen in young, small breeds.

Dog Breeds Prone to Legg-Perthes Disease:


•Australian Terrier•Bichon Frise
•Chinese Crested•Havanese
•Italian Greyhound•Lakeland Terrier
•Manchester Terrier - Standard•Manchester Terrier - Toy
•Miniature Pinscher•Miniature Poodle
•Parson Russell Terrier•Pug
•Schipperke•Shetland Sheepdog
•Silky Terrier•Smooth Fox Terrier
•Standard Poodle•Toy Poodle
•West Highland White Terrier•Wire Fox Terrier
•Yorkshire Terrier