What breeds are affected by epidermolysis bullosa?
The first reports of this condition were in collies and Shetland sheepdog and their crosses, but these were probably cases of mild dermatomyositis without muscle involvement. Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa has occurred in several Beauceron pups (Berger de Beauce) and also in a small number of German shorthaired pointers. 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 epidermolysis bullosa mean to your dog & you? Severely affected pups develop blisters and crusted erosive ulcers on the footpads, face, genital region and ears, and in the mouth. Mildly affected dogs develop occasional blisters in these areas, especially if there is friction or trauma to the skin. How is epidermolysis bull
