Disease Information

Groenendael* dogs have been reported with the following diseases involving the nervous system

Congenital Nystagmus
Deafness
Degenerative Myelopathy
Exercise-Induced Collapse
Fibrotic Myopathy
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Muscular Dystrophy
Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia

note- diseases are listed in alphabetical order not in order of prevalence or significance

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*Groenendael dogs are considered a sub-breed of Belgian Sheepdog by some kennel clubs. For more information on neurologic disease in Belgian Sheepdogs, follow the links below:
​Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael), Belgian Sheepdog (Laeknois), Belgian Sheepdog (Malinois), Belgian Sheepdog (Tervuren)