In other species: Rhesus monkey , dog , domestic cat , pig , cattle , sheep , rabbit , raccoon dog

Possibly relevant human trait(s) and/or gene(s)s (MIM numbers): 142669 (trait) , 142700 (trait) , 244510 (trait) , 265050 (trait) , 615612 (trait)

Mendelian trait/disorder: unknown

Considered a defect: yes

Cross-species summary: Laxity of the hip joint, resulting from a shallow acetabulum and/or a small, mis-shapen head of the femur. In severe cases, affected animals are lame.