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Friesian Dog — Clinical Risk Profile | VetTools | VetTools Clinical Intelligence

Friesian

EQUINE· LARGE· Lifespan: 16-20 years

📋 Breed Predispositions

Condition	Prevalence	Onset	Severity	Screening
Aortic Rupture	Elevated	3-15 years	LIFE THREATENING	Echocardiography — aortic root diameter
Hydrocephalus	Elevated	Neonatal	LIFE THREATENING	Prenatal ultrasound if breeding at-risk carriers
Megaesophagus	Elevated (breed-specific)	< 1 year	SEVERE	Barium swallow if dysphagia or nasal discharge
Dwarfism	~10% carriers	Birth	SEVERE	B4GALT7 genetic test