Common Diseases and Disorders
The curly coated retriever is a hardy breed that has few known diseases. The most common are:
Hip dysplasia is a malformation of the hip joint that results in pain, lameness and arthritis.
Epilepsy is a seizure disorder, which develops between the ages of 2 to 5 years.
Entropion is a problem with the eyelid that causes inward rolling. Lashes on the edge of the eyelid irritate the surface of the eyeball and may lead to more serious problems.
Ectropion is a problem with the eyelid that causes eversion of the eyelid margin. It most commonly affects the lower central eyelid.
Cataracts cause the lens of the eye to loose transparency and can result in blindness.
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.
Distichiasis is a condition in which there is growth of extra eyelashes from the glands of the upper or lower eyelid.
Life Span
The average life span of the curly coated retriever is approximately 8 to 12 years.
We realize that each dog is unique and may display other characteristics. This profile provides generally accepted breed information only.
