Chondrodysplasia

Overview

Chondrodysplasia is an inherited bone and cartilage disorder in the Norwegian Elkhound. It is an autosomal recessive disease and is associated with mutation in the ITGA10 gene. The mutation causes abnormal endochondral ossification at the growth plates of long bones.

Characteristics and Symptoms

Affected dogs suffer from dwarfism. Radiographic findings include: curved front limbs, carpal valgus, shortening of vertebral bodies and delayed ossification of carpal bones.

Treatment

There is no treatment for this condition. Genetic testing can identify carrier and affected animals.

Possible Test Results :

• Clear
• Carrier
• Affected
• Hereditary Clear
• Hereditary Carrier
• Hereditary Affected

Chondrodysplasia is a recommended test for the following breeds :

• Norwegian Elkhound