As reported by Willet et al. (2015), "The condition is characterised by truncal shortening, extensive hemivertebrae and rib anomalies including malalignment, fusion and reduction in number." Also, "The three affected pups were born stillborn or died within hours of birth. Gross external examination of the pups by the attending veterinarian revealed a reduction in body length compared with normal littermates (data not available). The hindquarters of affected pups were reduced in size compared to the forequarters, giving an overall comma-like morphology to the body". One of the affected samples had umbilical hernia and another had a cleft hard palate. (Willet et al. 2015, from OMIA)