Common Diseases and Disorders
In general, the Australian Cattle dog is a healthy dog with few medical concerns. However, the following diseases or disorders have been reported:
Hip dysplasia is a malformation of the hip joint that results in pain, lameness and arthritis.
Progressive retinal atrophy( PRA) is a disease that causes nerve cells at the back of the eye to degenerate. The condition usually begins in older pets and can lead to blindness.
Cataracts cause the lens of the eye to loose transparency and can result in blindness.
Lens luxation is a dislocation or displacement of the lens within the eye.
The Australian cattle dog is also prone to deafness.
Life Span
The life span of the Australian cattle dog is approximately 12 to 15 years.
We realize that each dog is unique and may display other characteristics. This profile provides generally accepted breed information only.
