In Veterinary Ophthalmology, breed predisposition is extremely relevant. We hope that you find this list of commonly seen breeds and their common eye diseases helpful

DOGS:

  • Australian Cattle Dog: PRA, Secondary Cataracts and LIU, Glaucoma, Lens Luxation
  • Australian Shepherd: CEA (Collie Eye Anomaly), Cataracts
  • Basenji: PPM (Persistent Pupillary Membranes)
  • Beagle: Allergic Conjunctivitis, Dry Eye
  • Bichon Frise: Cataracts, Lens-Induced Uveitis, Retinal Detachment, Lazy Tear Ducts
  • Border Collie: CEA, Diabetic Cataracts
  • Boxer: Indolent Corneal Ulceration, Iris Pigmentation and Iris Melanoma, Distichia
  • British Bulldog: Cherry Eye, Entropion, Distichia, Dry Eye
  • Bull Terrier Miniature: Lens Luxation
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Dry Eye, Distichia, Medial Entropion, Oversized Palpebral Fissures
  • Chow Chow: Entropion
  • Chinese Crested: Dry Eye, Glaucoma
  • Cocker Spaniel: Entropion, Distichia, Ptosis, Dry Eye, Punctal Atresia
  • Collie (Rough and Smooth): CEA, Horner’s Syndrome
  • Fox Terrier: Lens Luxation
  • German Shepherd: Pannus (Cornea and Third Eyelid), Lens Luxation
  • Golden Retriever: Entropion, Punctal Atresia, Star Cataracts, Glaucoma, Retinal Dysplasia, Iris Cysts, Horner’s Syndrome
  • Great Dane: Third Eyelid Cartilage Eversion, Cherry Eye, Diamond Eye/Entropion, Iris Cysts
  • Greyhound: Pannus, PRA
  • Jack Russell Terrier: Lens Luxation
  • Labrador: PRA, Entropion, Distichia, Retinal Dysplasia, Star Cataracts
  • Maltese: Glaucoma, Cataracts, Cherry Eye
  • Mastiff (All): Cherry Eye, Entropion
  • Miniature Schnauzer: Dry Eye, Cataracts (often diabetic)
  • Pomeranian: Cataracts, Corneal Lipid (Older)
  • Poodle: Lazy Tear Ducts, Distichia, Cataracts, Glaucoma, PRA, Corneal Lipid (Older)
  • Pug: Oversized Palpebral Fissures, Pigmentary Keratitis, Corneal Ulceration, Cataracts
  • Rottweiler: Entropion, Cherry Eye, Star Cataract
  • Samoyed: Dry Eye, Glaucoma, Indolent Ulcer
  • Sharpei: Entropion, Glaucoma
  • Shetland Sheepdog: CEA, Ectopic Cilia
  • Shih Tzu: Dry Eye, Cataracts, Corneal Ulceration
  • Siberian Husky: Glaucoma, Uveitis
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Distichia, Entropion

CATS:

  • Persian: Viral Keratitis, Corneal Sequestrum, Medial Entropion, Tear Staining
  • Burmese: Corneal Sequestrum, Lipid Aqueous (young), Iris Cysts