Species: Dog
Condition: Cerebellar Hypoplasia
Organ System: Cardiovascular
The cerebellum controls movement. Cerebellar hypoplasia is a genetic defect which means that the cerebellum fails to develops normally in the womb. If your dog has cerebellar hypoplasia you are likely to notice them having problems with movement, ranging from poor balance, to inability to stand or walk properly. This defect is generally apparent from birth or very shortly afterwards, although initially it may be attributed to puppy clumsiness. Although there is no treatment for this condition, it does not get worse with age or have any other impact on your dog’s health (either physical or mental).
Breeds exposed to Cerebellar Hypoplasia – Research Reference
Brittany Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Golden Retriever Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Border Collie Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Old English Sheepdog Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Australian Kelpie Sheepdog Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Gordon Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Coton De Tulear Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Chow Chow Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Beagle Cross – (Yasuba et al. 1988) & Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Rhodesian Ridgeback Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Harrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Poodle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
American Staffordshire Terrier Cross – (Henke et al. 2008)
Irish Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Scotch Collie Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Kerry Blue Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Collie – Rough – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Old English Sheepdog – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Parson Jack Russell Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Rhodesian Ridgeback – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Samoyed – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Poodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Australian Kelpie Sheepdog – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Beagle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & (Yasuba et al. 1988)
Bernese Mountain Dog – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Border Collie – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Brittany Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bullmastiff – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & (Johnson & Feeney 1984)
Chow Chow – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Coton De Tulear – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Golden Retriever – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Gordon Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Harrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Kerry Blue – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cavoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Golden Doodle (Groodle) – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Red and White Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Kelpie – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Scotch Collie – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labradoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bullmastiff Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & (Johnson & Feeney 1984)
Samoyed Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Kelpie Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador Retriever Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Parson Jack Russell Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bernese Mountain Dog Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Labrador Retriever – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
American Staffordshire Terrier – (Henke et al. 2008)
Labradoodle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Cerebellar Hypoplasia or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
For Petmed Pet Health Insurance – pre-existing condition exclusion applies. Annual Benefit Limits and excess amounts vary based on pet health insurance plans.
