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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. Fortunately, most of these were not showing signs of the disease at the time of testing.
Jul 3, 2023 · Nearly 50 different breeds have presented with von Willebrand’s disease. The most commonly affected breeds are the Doberman Pinscher, German Wirehaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Shepherd, Scottish Terrier, and Shetland Sheepdog. The faulty gene has been found in up to 70% of Doberman Pinschers.
In many breeds, the presence of 1 abnormal VWF gene appears sufficient to cause abnormal and variable bleeding, an expression pattern referred to as "incomplete dominance". Breeds with Type 2 and Type 3 VWD appear to have recessive expression patterns. Clinically affected dogs have 2 abnormal VWF genes, inherited from both dam and sire.
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.
Mar 11, 2024 · 5 min read. 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...
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Von Willebrand disease (vWD) is a common hereditary bleeding disorder characterized by a deficiency of the von Willebrand factor, a protein that’s needed to help the blood clot. Its symptoms can be dormant or difficult to spot and if left untreated, vWD can be life-threatening.
