Lethale Akrodermatitis (LAD) All The amount and distribution of

The amount and distribution of pheomelanin may vary between individual dogs and between breeds

Afghan hounds and Eurasier

muscles and skin

Congenital hypothyroidism in this breed is often presented with goiter - a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland

because it arose in Collie breed and affected dogs have hypopigmented coats

Lethale Akrodermatitis (LAD) All The amount and distribution ofLethal acrodermatitis (LAD) is characterized by poor growth, immune deficiency, and skin lesions, especially at the paws. Affected puppies show characteristic skin lesions on the feet and on the face, diarrhoea, bronchopneumonia, and a failure to thrive. Coat color can be diluted in pigmented skin areas. LAD affected dogs are immunodeficient and frequently suffer from skin infections with Malassezia or Candida. They grow slower than their non affected