Ichthyosis in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Ichthyosis
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

Ichthyosis is characterized by thick, rough skin on your dog’s body and footpads along with a covering of greasy, scaly flakes of dead skin. The following breeds appear to be predisposed to this condition: Doberman pinscher, Jack Russell, West Highland terrier, American pit bull terrier, Cavalier King Charles spaniel and Golden retriever. The symptoms of ichthyosis will be present at birth and will worsen as your dog ages. There is currently no cure for this disorder and the intensive care your dog will need for the rest of its life is a significant commitment. You will need to discuss with your vet whether this will be feasible for you.

Breeds exposed to Ichthyosis – Research Reference
Border Collie Cross – (Schmutz et al. 1998)
Basset Hound Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Jack Russell Terrier Cross – (Schmutz et al. 1998)
Golden Retriever Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Airedale Terrier Cross – (Miller & Dunstan 1993)
Dachshund Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
English Pointer Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Water Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dobermann Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bearded Collie Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Gordon Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Boxer Cross – (Miller & Dunstan 1993)
Alaskan Malamute Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Beagle Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Siberian Husky Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Curly Coated Retriever Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Papillon Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Scotch Collie Cross – (Schmutz et al. 1998)
Saluki Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Collie – Rough – (Schmutz et al. 1998)
Doberman Pinscher – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Doberman Pinscher Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Golden Doodle (Groodle) – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Basset Hound – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bearded Collie – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dachshund – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dobermann – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
English Pointer – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Golden Retriever – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Gordon Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Water Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Papillon – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Parson Jack Russell Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Portuguese Water Dog – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Saluki – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Schipperke – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Siberian Husky – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Schipperke Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
British Bulldog Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Parson Jack Russell Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Portuguese Water Dog Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
American Cocker Spaniel Cross – (Berthelin et al. 1994)
Boxer – (Miller & Dunstan 1993)
Airedale Terrier – (Miller & Dunstan 1993)
American Cocker Spaniel – (Berthelin et al. 1994)
British Bulldog – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Curly Coated Retriever – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Alaskan Malamute – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Cavoodle – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Border Collie – (Schmutz et al. 1998)
Jack Russell Terrier – (Schmutz et al. 1998)
Scotch Collie – (Schmutz et al. 1998)
Beagle – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Affenpinscher – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier – (Scott & Anderson 1990)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

To learn more about Ichthyosis 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.