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Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Affenpinscher |
Slipped Stifle, fractures, eye ulcers, respiratory difficulties |
Afghan Hound |
Hip Dysplasia, cataracts, paralysis |
Airedale Terrier |
Hip Dysplasia |
Akita |
Hip Dysplasia, bad knees, popping hocks, thyroid problems, PRA |
Alaskan Malamute |
Hip Dysplasia, skin disorders, throid problems, dwarfism in the legs |
American Cocker Spaniel |
PRA, cataracts, glaucoma, eye abnormalities, skin conditions, hemophyilia, ear infections, heart disease, epilepsy. |
American Eskimo Dog |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA. For more info, here’s a breed description from the American Eskimo Dog Web Site. |
American Hairless Terrier |
sunburn, sunstroke |
American Staffordshire Terrier |
Hip Dysplasia, tumors |
American Water Spaniel |
skin conditions |
Australian Cattle Dog |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA, and congenital deafness |
Australian Shepherd |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA, cataracts, deafness in merles, sunburn in reds and red merles, epilepsy and autoimmune disease. For additional information, visit the Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute |
Australian Terrier |
Hair loss, allergies, patellar luxation. For additional information, visitThe Australian Terrier Club of America’s Web Site |
Azawakh |
hypothyroidism, seizures, spondylosis, autoimmune disorders |
B
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Brussels Griffon |
Slipped Stifle, eye lacerations, respiratory difficulty, heatstroke |
Brittany |
glaucoma, spinal paralysis |
Basenji |
kidney disorder, eye problems, hernias, digestive problems |
Basset Hound |
ear infections,glaucoma, bloat, spinal disc problems, eyelid problems |
Beagle |
hypothyroidism, Demodectic Mange, umbilical Hernia, epilepsy, eye and eyelid problems, cryptorchidism, dwarfism, hip dysplasia, intervertebral disk disease, luxating patella. For more information visit the National Beagle Club of America’s Web Site |
Black and Tan Coonhound |
Hip Dysplasia |
Bloodhound |
eyelid problems, Hip Dysplasia, bloat |
Borzoi |
bloat |
Bernese Mountain Dog |
eyelid problems, Hip Dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, bloat, cancer, |
Boxer |
corneal ulcers, bloat, tumors, digestive problems heart disease |
Bullmastiff |
Hip Dysplasia, eyelid problems, bloat, tumors, |
Bearded Collie |
Hip Dysplasia |
Belgian Malinois |
Hip Dysplasia |
Belgian Sheep Dog |
Hip Dysplasia, epilepsy, eye problems |
Belgian Tervuren |
Hip Dysplasia, epilepsy, eye problems |
Bouvier des Flandres |
Hip Dysplasia, bloat, elbow dysplasia, heart conditions, thyroid problems, eye problems (cataracts, entropion, glaucoma). For more information, visit the Bouvier Information Health Issues page. |
Briard |
PRA, Hip Dysplasia, and bloat |
Bedlington Terrier |
kidney disease, thyroid deficiency, PRA, cataracts, retinal dysplasia, liver disease |
Border Terrier |
congenital heart problems |
Bull Terrier |
patella problems, skin problems, deafness |
Border Collie |
epilepsy, congenital deafness, Hip Dysplasia, PRA, CEA |
Bolognese |
In general, the Bolognese is a healthy breed. However, before buying be sure to check for luxating patella and eye abnormalities. |
Bichon Frise |
corneal/retinal disorders, skin conditions, ear infections, cataracts |
Boston Terrier |
respiratory difficulties, heatstroke, eye infections/lacerations, eyelid abnormalities, cataracts |
Bulldog |
congenital heart disease, heart attack, collapsed nostrils, heatstroke, respiratory difficulties, eyelid abnormalities, skin conditions |
C
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Cardigan Welsh Corgi |
hip dysplasia, PRA, and various eye problems |
Cesky Terrier |
In general, they are a healthy breed. However, females have tendency toward ovarian cysts and infertility and they can be susceptible to back problems caused by their long back and excessive high-jumping. |
Chinook |
Hip Dysplasia |
Collie |
PRA, CEA, skin conditions, congenital deafness, crusty nose |
Clumber Spaniel |
Hip Dysplasia, entropion |
Chesapeake Bay Retriever |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA, cataracts, eczema |
Curly Coated Retriever |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA |
Cairn Terrier |
skin allergies |
Chow Chow |
Hip Dysplasia, skin conditions, eyelid abnormalities |
Chihuahua |
Slipped Stifle, fractures, jawbone disorders, rheumatism, eye problems, heart disease, tooth and gum weaknesses |
Canaan Dog |
Not prone to health problems |
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
heart disease, Slipped Stifle, Hip Dysplasia, eye problems |
Chinese Shar-pei |
Hip Dysplasia, eyelid abnormalities, and skin conditions |
D
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Dandie Dinmont Terrier |
spinal disc problems |
Dachshund |
skin conditions, heart disease, spinal disc problems, diabetes, urinary stones, eye disorders |
Doberman Pinscher |
Hip Dysplasia, VWD, bloat, heart disease, thyroid, liver, and immune-deficiency disorders |
Dalmatian |
Hip Dysplasia, inherited deafness, skin conditions, and urinary stones |
E
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
English Cocker Spaniel |
PRA, eye abnormalities, ear infections |
English Setter |
Hip Dysplasia |
English Springer Spaniel |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA, eye abnormalities, ear infections, skin conditions |
English Toy Spaniel |
Slipped Stifle, eye lacerations, eyeball prolapse (eye pops out of socket), ear infections, respiratory difficulty, heatstroke |
English Shepherd |
Hip Dysplasia |
F
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Foxhound |
Not prone to health problems. |
Finnish Spitz |
Hip Dysplasia, and PRA |
French Bulldog |
eye lacerations, respiratory difficulties, and heatstroke |
Flat-Coated Retriever |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA, Melanoma of the gums, various health problemsincluding adenocarcinoma, fibrosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma,lymphoma, osteosarcoma
Note: We love Flat-Coats and want to be sure they are matched with an appropriate home. If you are considering a Flat-Coated Retriever, take a minute to check out this Breeder’s Checklist to see if a Flat-Coat is the right dog for you. |
Field Spaniel |
Hip Dysplasia, retinal/eye abnormalities, ear infections |
G
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
German Shorthaired Pointer |
Hip Dysplasia, cataracts, SAS |
German Wirehaired Pointer |
Hip Dysplasia |
Glen of Imaal Terrier |
Not prone to health problems |
Golden Retriever |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA, VWD, serious heart problems, cataracts, skin conditions, eye abnormalities, epilepsy. |
Gordon Setter |
Hip Dysplasia |
Greyhound |
bloat |
Giant Schnauzer |
Hip Dysplasia |
Great Dane |
Hip Dysplasia, bloat, bone cancer, heart disease, tumors |
Great Pyrenees |
Hip Dysplasia, bloat, eyelid problems |
German Shepherd |
Hip Dysplasia, bloat, gastric disorders, penosteitis, spinal paralysis, eye disease, and skin conditions |
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog |
Hip Dysplasia, bloat |
H
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Hairless Chinese Crested |
sensitive to weather extremes (may burn in hot sun). tooth decay (needs dry food to help prevent) |
Harrier |
Not prone to health problems. |
Havanese |
Not prone to health problems |
I
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Ibizan Hound |
drug/chemical sensitivity |
Irish Setter |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA, bloat, congenital heart disease, skin conditions, epilepsy. |
Irish Terrier |
Not prone to health problems. |
Irish Water Spaniel |
Hip Dysplasia, hypothyroidism |
Irish Wolfhound |
Hip Dysplasia, bloat, bone tumors |
Italian Greyhound |
Slipped Stifle, fractures, PRA, and epilepsy |
K
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Keeshond |
Hip Dysplasia, skin conditions, and congenital heart disease |
Kerry Blue Terrier |
eye problems, cysts, tumors |
Komondor |
Hip Dysplasia, bloat, skin allergies |
Kyi-Leo |
Slipped Stifle, flea allergies |
Kuvasz |
Hip Dysplasia, bloat, skin problems, and allergies |
L
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Labrador Retriever |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA, cataracts, eye abnormalities, and bloat. |
Lakeland Terrier |
Not prone to health problems. |
Leonberger |
Hip Dysplasia, bone disease, and eyelid abnormalities |
Lhasa Apso |
kidney problems, skin conditions, and eye lacerations |
Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog |
inherited deafness in some catahoulas which are mostly white |
Lowchen (Little Lion Dog) |
Not prone to health problems |
M
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Maltese |
Slipped Stifle, eye infections, hypoglycemia, teeth, and gum weaknesses |
Mastiff |
Hip Dysplasia, eyelid problems |
Miniature Bull Terrier |
deafness, eye disease |
Miniature Pinscher |
Demodectic Mange, Epilepsy, Patellar Luxation, Legg’s Perthes Disease. For more information, click here. |
Miniature Poodle |
PRA, cataracts, glaucoma, eye and ear infections, digestive problems, skin conditions, heart disease, and epilepsy |
Miniature Schnauzer |
cataracts, corneal disorders, kidney stones, bleeding disorders, liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, skin conditions, cysts |
N
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Newfoundland |
Hip Dysplasia, eyelid problems, heart disease |
Norfolk Terrier |
Not prone to health problems. |
Norwegian Buhund |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA |
Norwegian Elkhound |
Hip Dysplasia, eye problems, cysts, kidney disease |
Norwegian Lundehund (Puffin Dog) |
severe intestinal problems |
Norwich Terrier |
Not prone to health problems. |
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA |
O
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Old English Sheepdog |
Hip Dysplasia, cataracts, auto-immune disorders, and skin conditions |
Otterhound |
Hip Dysplasia, bloat, hemophilia |
P
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Papillon |
Slipped Stifle, fractures |
Pekingese |
eye lacerations/infections, eyeball prolapse, eyelid abnormalities, respiratory difficulties, heatstroke, collapsed nostrils, cleft palate, jawbone disorders, spinal disc problems, urinary stones |
Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
hip dysplasia, VWD, and various eye problems |
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen |
ear infections, seizures |
Pharaoh Hound |
drug/chemical sensitivity |
Pointer |
Hip Dysplasia, dwarfism, thyroid problems, skin conditions |
Polish Owczarek Nizinny Sheepdog |
Not prone to health problems |
Pomeranian |
Slipped Stifle, eye infections, collapsed windpipe, heart disease, skin conditions, tooth and gum disorders |
Portuguese Water Dog |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA, fatal neurological disorder |
Powderpuff Chinese Crested |
Not prone to health problems. |
Pug |
eye lacerations, eyeball prolapse, eyelid abnormalities, respiratory difficulties, heatstroke, collapsed nostrils, and heart problems |
Puli |
Hip Dysplasia, and possibly ear infections |
Q
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
R
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Rhodesian Ridgeback |
Hip Dysplasia, cysts |
Rottweiler |
Sub-Aortic Stenosis, Hip Dysplasia, Hypothroidism, Osteosarcoma, Juvenile Cataracts, Elbow Dysplasia. For additional information, please visit the health section of the American Rottweiler Club’s web site. |
S
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Saint Bernard |
Hip Dysplasia, bloat, tumors, skin conditions, heart disease, eyelid problems |
Saluki |
drug/chemical sensitivity, emotionally sensitive |
Samoyed |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA, glaucoma, retinal detachment, skin conditions |
Schipperke |
Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIB (MPS IIIB) |
Scottish Deerhound |
bloat |
Scottish Terrier |
VWD, leg cramps, skin problems, flea allergies, jawbone disorders |
Sealyham Terrier |
skin conditions, back problems, glaucoma, deafness |
Shetland Sheepdog |
PRA, CEA, heart disease, epilepsy, and deafness in blue merles |
Shiba |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA |
Shih Tzu |
Slipped Stifle, eye lacerations, respiratory difficulties, heatstroke, eyelid abnormalities, gum and tooth problems, ear infections |
Siberian Husky |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA, cataracts, corneal disorders, thyroid deficiency, zinc-deficiency skin problems |
Silky Terrier |
Not prone to health problems |
Skye Terrier |
Not prone to health problems |
Smooth Fox Terrier |
deafness, glaucoma, cataracts, skin conditions, heart disease |
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier |
Hip Dysplasia, PRA, flea allergies, PLE, PLN |
Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
cataracts, tumors |
Standard Manchester Terrier |
glaucoma, bleeding disorders |
Standard Poodle |
Addison’s Disease, Hip Dysplasia, PRA, VWD, bloat, cataracts, severe skin disease. For more information, please visithttps://mysite.freeserve.com/eddieanaddisonpoodle |
Standard Schnauzer |
Hip Dysplasia, cysts |
Sussex Spaniel |
ear infections |
Swedish Vallhund |
Not prone to health problems |
T
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Tibetan Spaniel |
Not prone to health problems |
Tibetan Terrier |
Hip Dysplasia, and PRA |
Toy Fox Terrier |
eye problems, skin conditions, cold sensitivity |
Toy Manchester Terrier |
Slipped Stifle, skin conditions, tooth and gum problems, bleeding disorders, chills |
Toy Poodle |
PRA, cataracts, glaucoma, eye and ear infections, digestive problems, skin conditions, diabetes, and heart disease |
W
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Weimaraner |
Hip Dysplasia, bloat, bleeding disorders, allergies, cysts, tumors |
Welsh Corgi |
See Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Cardigan Welsh Corgi |
Welsh Springer Spaniel |
PRA, ear infections, epilepsy |
Welsh Terrier |
skin conditions, eye problems |
West Highland White Terrier |
skin conditions, jawbone calcification (CMO), liver disease (copper toxicosis), Legg-Perthes (a muscoskeletal disease), hernias |
Whippet |
drug/chemical sensitivity, emotionally sensitive |
Wire Fox Terrier |
deafness, glaucoma, cataracts, skin conditions, heart disease |
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon |
Hip Dysplasia |
Y
Breed Name |
Possible Health Problems |
Yorkshire Terrier |
Slipped Stifle, eye infections, gum and teeth weaknesses |
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