Understanding the Risk Factors of ACL Tears – Ever you have seen your dog just limp, or hesitate to jump onto the couch, or have difficulty getting up after lying down, your heart likely sank. One possible culprit? A tear in ACL – or rather in dogs, a tear in CCL (Cranial Cruciate Ligament). It is an orthopedic injury that is the most widespread in dogs and may affect any type of breed at any age. It brings good news to you that you can do something practical by being aware of the risk factors of ACL tears in dogs, to prevent them or at least identify them at the earliest stage. Let us take a step through the risk factors of ACL tears.