How is patellar luxation inherited?
The mode of inheritance is not yet known. Some researchers think that this disease may be polygenic. What breeds are affected by patellar luxation? This disease is inherited in the following breeds: miniature and toy poodle, Yorkshire terrier, pomeranian, Pekingese, chihuahua, Boston terrier, basset hound, shih tzu, silky terrier, and lhasa apso. (Patellar luxation may also occur in any breed as a reult of trauma.) For many breeds and many disorders, the studies to determine the mode of inheritance or the frequency in the breed have not been carried out, or are inconclusive. We have listed breeds for which there is a consensus among those investigating in this field and among veterinary practitioners, that the condition is significant in this breed. What does patellar luxation mean to your dog & you? When present, the condition is usually evident in young dogs by around 6 months of age, but if mild it may go unnoticed until the dog is older. When the knee cap is out of place, your dog
