Breeds Prone to Luxating Patella
Luxating patella is a condition where the kneecap (patella) dislocates or moves out of its normal position. It is one of the most common orthopedic conditions in small and toy breed dogs, ranging from mild intermittent slipping to permanent dislocation requiring surgery.
Symptoms
Intermittent skipping or hopping on one hind leg, sudden lameness that resolves quickly, reluctance to fully extend the leg, and in severe cases, persistent lameness and inability to straighten the knee.
Prevention & Management
Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on joints, provide moderate low-impact exercise, avoid activities that stress the knees like jumping from heights, and select breeders who screen for patellar luxation.
66 Breeds Prone to Luxating Patella
65 dog breeds and 1 cat breed
Alaskan Klee Kai
Dog · Small · United States
Health risks: Cardiac Issues, Liver Disease, Luxating Patella
American Hairless Terrier
Dog · Small · United States
Health risks: Skin Sensitivity, Sunburn, Dental Issues, Luxating Patella
Australian Kelpie
Dog · Medium · Australia
Health risks: PRA, Cerebellar Abiotrophy, Luxating Patella
Australian Terrier
Dog · Small · Australia
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Diabetes, Allergies, Legg-Calve-Perthes
Bedlington Terrier
Dog · Small-Medium · England
Health risks: Copper Toxicosis, Eye Conditions, Kidney Disease, Luxating Patella
Bichon Frise
Dog · Small · France/Belgium
Health risks: Allergies, Bladder Stones, Luxating Patella, Dental Disease
Biewer Terrier
Dog · Toy · Germany
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Dental Disease, GI Issues
Bolognese
Dog · Small · Italy
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia
Border Terrier
Dog · Small · England/Scotland
Health risks: Heart Defects, Hip Dysplasia, Seizures, Luxating Patella
Boston Terrier
Dog · Small · United States
Health risks: Brachycephalic Syndrome, Eye Problems, Luxating Patella, Deafness
Brussels Griffon
Dog · Toy · Belgium
Health risks: Eye Problems, Respiratory Issues, Luxating Patella, Heart Defects
Cairn Terrier
Dog · Small · Scotland
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Heart Defects, Liver Shunt
Canaan Dog
Dog · Medium · Israel
Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Hypothyroidism, Luxating Patella
Cavachon
Dog · Small · United States
Health risks: Heart Disease, Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella, Ear Infections
Cavapoo
Dog · Small · Australia
Health risks: Mitral Valve Disease, Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia
Cesky Terrier
Dog · Small · Czech Republic
Health risks: Scottie Cramp, Cardiac Issues, Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella
Chartreux
Cat · Medium-Large · France
Health risks: Polycystic Kidney Disease, Struvite Stones, Luxating Patella
Cheagle
Dog · Small · United States
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia
Chihuahua
Dog · Toy · Mexico
Health risks: Dental Disease, Luxating Patella, Heart Disease, Hydrocephalus
Chinese Crested
Dog · Toy · China/Africa
Health risks: Dental Disease, Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella, Skin Issues
Chiweenie
Dog · Small · United States
Health risks: Dental Disease, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Hypoglycemia, Luxating Patella
Chorkie
Dog · Toy · United States
Health risks: Dental Disease, Luxating Patella, Hypoglycemia
Cockapoo
Dog · Small-Medium · United States
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections
Coton de Tulear
Dog · Small · Madagascar
Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella, Heart Murmurs
Croatian Sheepdog
Dog · Medium · Croatia
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Generally healthy
English Toy Spaniel
Dog · Small · England
Health risks: Mitral Valve Disease, Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Cleft Palate
Eurasier
Dog · Medium · Germany
Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Thyroid Issues, Luxating Patella
Great Pyrenees
Dog · Giant · France/Spain
Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Bone Cancer, Luxating Patella
Havanese
Dog · Small · Cuba
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Heart Disease, Deafness
Havapoo
Dog · Small · United States
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia
Icelandic Sheepdog
Dog · Medium · Iceland
Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella
Italian Greyhound
Dog · Small · Italy
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Fractures, Dental Disease, Eye Conditions
Jack Russell Terrier
Dog · Small · England
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Deafness, Eye Conditions, Legg-Calve-Perthes
Japanese Chin
Dog · Toy · Japan/China
Health risks: Heart Murmurs, Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, GM2 Gangliosidosis
Japanese Spitz
Dog · Small · Japan
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Generally healthy
Lancashire Heeler
Dog · Small · England
Health risks: Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella, Generally healthy
Lowchen
Dog · Small · Germany/France
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia
Maltese
Dog · Toy · Malta
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Dental Disease, Heart Problems, Liver Shunt
Maltipoo
Dog · Toy · United States
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Dental Disease, Eye Conditions, White Shaker Syndrome
Miniature Pinscher
Dog · Toy · Germany
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Legg-Calve-Perthes, Eye Conditions, Hypothyroidism
Morkie
Dog · Toy · United States
Health risks: Dental Disease, Luxating Patella, Tracheal Collapse, Eye Conditions
Norfolk Terrier
Dog · Small · England
Health risks: Mitral Valve Disease, Luxating Patella, Hip Dysplasia
Norwich Terrier
Dog · Small · England
Health risks: Epilepsy, Tracheal Collapse, Luxating Patella, Heart Disease
Papillon
Dog · Toy · France/Belgium
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Dental Disease, Collapsed Trachea, Eye Conditions
Parson Russell Terrier
Dog · Small · England
Health risks: Eye Conditions, Deafness, Luxating Patella, Legg-Calve-Perthes
Pomapoo
Dog · Toy · United States
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Dental Disease, Tracheal Collapse
Pomeranian
Dog · Toy · Germany/Poland
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Collapsed Trachea, Dental Disease, Alopecia X
Portuguese Podengo
Dog · Varies · Portugal
Health risks: Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella, Generally healthy
Pumi
Dog · Medium · Hungary
Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella
Pyrenean Shepherd
Dog · Small-Medium · France
Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Epilepsy, Luxating Patella
Rat Terrier
Dog · Small-Medium · United States
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Allergies
Russell Terrier
Dog · Small · England
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Legg-Calve-Perthes
Shiba Inu
Dog · Small-Medium · Japan
Health risks: Allergies, Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella
Shichon
Dog · Small · United States
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Dental Disease
Shorkie
Dog · Toy · United States
Health risks: Dental Disease, Luxating Patella, Liver Shunt, Eye Conditions
Silky Terrier
Dog · Small · Australia
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Legg-Calve-Perthes, Eye Conditions, Tracheal Collapse
Smooth Fox Terrier
Dog · Small · England
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Legg-Calve-Perthes, Eye Conditions, Deafness
Teddy Bear Dog
Dog · Small · United States
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Dental Disease
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Dog · Small · United States
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions
Tibetan Spaniel
Dog · Small · Tibet
Health risks: Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella, Liver Shunt, PRA
Tibetan Terrier
Dog · Medium · Tibet
Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella, Hypothyroidism
Toy Fox Terrier
Dog · Toy · United States
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Legg-Calve-Perthes, Von Willebrand's, Allergies
West Highland White Terrier
Dog · Small · Scotland
Health risks: Skin Allergies, Luxating Patella, Legg-Calve-Perthes, Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Wire Fox Terrier
Dog · Small · England
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Legg-Calve-Perthes, Eye Conditions, Deafness
Yorkipoo
Dog · Toy · United States
Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Legg-Calve-Perthes, Dental Disease
Yorkshire Terrier
Dog · Toy · England
Health risks: Dental Disease, Luxating Patella, Liver Shunt, Tracheal Collapse