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The deficient protein is called von Willebrand factor (vWF). Which breeds are most commonly affected by vWD? At least thirty different breeds are affected, but the Doberman Pinscher is the breed with the highest incidence of vWD. Of 15,000 Dobermans screened in a research study, more than 70% were found to be carriers of the disease.
Doberman pinscher Background; Clinical Signs; Treatment; Laboratory Diagnosis; Inheritance & Breeding Recommendations; Breed Summaries; Background von Willebrand Disease (abbreviated vWD) is an inherited bleeding disorder caused by lack of von Willebrand factor protein (vWF). This protein circulates in the blood stream and must be present at ...
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Mar 11, 2024 · Von Willebrand disease is a bleeding disorder that affects some purebred dogs. It causes problems with how your dog’s blood clots, putting them at risk for unusually heavy bleeding. It's common...
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Von Willebrand Disease (vWD) is an inherited bleeding disorder that makes it difficult for blood to clot. It is the most common inherited bleeding disorder in dogs, and it can be seen more frequently in certain breeds, such as Doberman Pinschers.
Jul 3, 2023 · Treatment. Breeding Concerns. What Is Von Willebrand’s Disease In Dogs? Von Willebrand’s disease (vWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder in dogs (and humans). In vWD, the body doesn’t produce enough proteins, called von Willebrand factor (vWF), which are instrumental in helping platelets stick together and form a blood clot.
Mar 13, 2004 · There are three types of von Willebrand's disease. Type I. In Type I von Willebrand's disease, all the proteins making up von Willebrand's factor are present but only in very small amounts. This is the type common in the Doberman Pinscher, the Shetland Sheepdog, the German Shepherd Dog, and the Standard Poodle. Type II.
Cases of Dobermans having bled to death, due to von Willebrands, have been reported, although this usually occurs after some type of trauma. Most genetically affected Dobermans have injuries, and surgeries, without ANY complications.
