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Hydrocephalus (Continued)

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Hydrocephalus (Continued)

Preliminary studies and observations are showing that the following breeds have the greatest liklihood of developing congenital hydrocephalus. They are also the breeds most likely to have an open fontanel.

Toy breeds

Cairn terrier
Chihuahua
Maltese
Manchester Terrier
Pomeranian
Toy poodle
Yorkshire Terrier

Brachycephalic breeds (short faced)

Boston Terrier
English Bulldog
Lhasa Apso
Pekingese
Shih Tzu

If your puppy has a soft fontanel after the age of 4 months it may still close slowly over the coming year but there is a possibility that the fontanel will be permanent.

What if the fontanel never closes?

Brain injury ~

Because the top of the brain is essentially unprotected when your puppy has a soft fontanel he may have a higher risk of brain injury in the event of a fall or blow to the head. In some cases (but only some cases) these dogs suffer serious brain damage and even die from a fall or hard impact.

Mostly though, the puppy lives a long and active life completely oblivious to the fact that she is at any risk. It's the owner who worries.

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Hydrocephalus (Continued)

Preliminary studies and observations are showing that the following breeds have the greatest liklihood of developing congenital hydrocephalus. They are also the breeds most likely to have an open fontanel.

Brain injury ~