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Originally Posted by kalina82  Luxating patellas can happen to ANY size dog but its most common in small dogs. 14lbs is still a small dog. |
You're right, I didn't mean to give inaccurate information....I just looked this up online:
Luxating Patella: A Knee Problem in Dogs Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc
Which dogs are at risk of having a luxated patella?
http://a1272.g.akamai.net/7/1272/112...aired_dach.jpgSmaller breeds of dogs, especially Miniature and Toy Poodles, have the highest incidence of patella luxation. Genetics can play a role.
In certain breeds that have extremely short legs such as the Basset Hound or Dachshund, patellar luxation is thought to be secondary to the abnormal shape of the femur and tibia. The curvatures of the bones in these breeds work in conjunction with the forces of the quadriceps muscles to displace the patella to the inside. Please do not misunderstand – not all members of these breeds are affected with patellar luxation, only a small portion.