Disease Ontology ID: DDTO:0000426
Disease Description: A lack of pigment in the skin (called vitiligo in man and hypopigmentation in nonhuman animals). Common in rottweilers, Doberman pinschers, Old English sheepdogs and dachshunds
Inherit Mode: -
Disease Symptom: unknown.
Disease Cause: -
Disease Diagnose: This condition does not affect your dog's generalhealth.
Treat Method: A skin biopsy can help to rule out acquired causes ofvitiligo suchas inflammation. Taking a biopsy is a simple procedure, done withlocal anesthetic, inwhich your veterinarian removes a small sample of your dog's skin forexamination by aveterinary pathologist.
Breeder Advice: -
Disease Description Source: Link
| Disease Name | Other Name | Mode of inheritance | Link ID | Possible OMIM ID | Gene |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitiligo | - | - | - |
| iDog Breed Number | Breed Name | Personality | Height | Weight | Breed Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB31 | Belgian Tervuren | Smart, self-assured, very trainable; affectionate and possessive with loved ones | 61-66 cm (male), 55.9-61 cm (female) | 24.9-34 kg (male), 20.4-27.2 kg (female) | Belgium |
| CB88 | Doberman Pinscher | Alert, fearless, loyal, and highly trainable | 66-71.1 cm (male), 61-66 cm (female) | 34-45.4 kg (male), 27.2-40.8 kg (female) | Germany |
| CB110 | German Shepherd Dog | Smart, confident, courageous, and steady; a true dog lover's dog | 61-66 cm (male), 55.9-61 cm (female) | 29.5-40.8 kg (male), 22.7-31.8 kg (female) | Germany |
| CB205 | Rottweiler | Reserved with strangers and affectionate and loyal with his family. | 61-68.6 cm (male), 55.9-63.5 cm (female) | 49.9-59 kg (male), 34.9-49.9 kg (female) | Germany |
| CB17 | Australian Terrier | Affectionate, Courageous, Spirited | 25.4-27.9 cm | 5.4-8.2 kg | Australia |
| CB89 | Dogo Argentino | Loyal, trustworthy,courageous | 61-68.6 cm (male), 59.7-66 cm (female) | 36.3-45.4 kg | Argentina |
| CB117 | Gordon Setter | Bold, confident, and resolute afield; sweetly affectionate by the fireside | 61-68.6 cm (male), 58.4-66 cm (female) | 24.9-36.3 kg (male), 20.4-31.8 kg (female) | United Kingdom (Scotland) |
| CB132 | Irish Terrier | Bold, dashing, even reckless; stouthearted at work, tenderhearted at home | 45.7 cm | 12.2 kg (male), 11.3 kg (female) | Ireland |
| CB175 | Otterhound | Even-Tempered, amiable, boisterous | 68.6 cm (male), 61 cm (female) | 52.2 kg (male), 36.3 kg (female) | United Kingdom (England) |
| CB206 | Russell Terrier | Alert, lively, inquisitive, and friendly | 25.4-30.5 cm | 4.1-6.8 kg | United Kingdom (England) |
| CB211 | Schapendoes | Friendly, high spirited, and affectionate | Netherlands | ||
| CB217 | Japanese Shiba Inu | Alert, active, and attentive | 35.6-43.2 cm (male), 33-40.6 cm (female) | 8.2-10.9 kg (male), 6.8-9.1 kg (female) | Japan |
| CB221 | Silky Terrier | Friendly, vivacious, cheeky; in all ways a true terrier | 22.9-25.4 cm | around 4.5 kg | Australia |
| CB233 | Stabyhoun | Friendly, sensitive, intelligent, peaceful, patient, and willing to please, but may be stubborn on occasion | Netherlands |
| 1999 |
Ackerman, L. :
The GeneticConnection AAHA Press A Guideto Health Problems in Purebred Dogs. p. 62 |
| 1993 |
Wisselink,M.A.: :
Vitiligo-Poliosis in the Male Rotweiler Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde 118:659, 1993. Pubmed reference: 8236230 . |