BREEDS AFFECTED BY EPILEPSY
Idiopathic epilepsy has a presumed genetic basis – with some breeds more likely to be affected than others. Highly predisposed breeds may experience more severe epilepsy:
| Highly predisposed breeds | Other Predisposed breeds |
|---|---|
|
Australian Shepherd |
Beagle |
|
Border Collie |
German Shepherd |
|
Cane Corso |
Belgian Shepherd (Tervuren Groenendael) |
|
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
Shetland Sheepdog |
|
Labrador Retriever |
Bernese Mountain Dog |
|
Lagotto Romagnolo |
Boxer |
|
Irish Wolfhound |
Bull Terrier |
|
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen |
Poodle |
|
|
American Cocker Spaniel |
|
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Collie |
|
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Dogo Argentino |
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French Mastiff |
|
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Tibetan Mastiff |
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Smooth Fox Terrier |
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Golden Retriever |
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog |
|
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Husky |
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Mastiff |
|
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Malamute |
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Saint-Bernard |
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Irish Setter |
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Miniature Schnauzer |
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Finnish Spitz |
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Keeshond |
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English Springer Spaniel |
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Vizsla |
