Dog Breed Health Guides

Every dog breed carries a distinct set of inherited health risks. The guides below cover the 30 breeds currently in the BreedRisk database — each one written and reviewed by Dr. Paulo Morouço, MV, and sourced from peer-reviewed veterinary research and official health registries. Select your breed to learn about the conditions most likely to affect them, the symptoms to watch for, and when to consult your veterinarian.

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French Bulldog

French Bulldog

Non-Sporting · 10 – 12 years

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Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever

Sporting · 10 – 12 years

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Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever

Sporting · 10 – 12 years

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German Shepherd

German Shepherd

Herding · 9 – 13 years

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Bulldog

Bulldog

Non-Sporting · 8 – 10 years

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Poodle (Standard)

Poodle (Standard)

Non-Sporting · 12 – 15 years

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Beagle

Beagle

Hound · 12 – 15 years

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Basset Hound

Basset Hound

Hound · 10 – 12 years

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Bloodhound

Bloodhound

Hound · 10 – 12 years

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Rottweiler

Rottweiler

Working · 8 – 10 years

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Dachshund

Dachshund

Hound · 12 – 16 years

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy · 9 – 14 years

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Boxer

Boxer

Working · 10 – 12 years

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Border Collie

Border Collie

Herding · 12 – 15 years

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Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniel

Sporting · 12 – 15 years

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Chow Chow

Chow Chow

Non-Sporting · 8 – 12 years

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Akita

Akita

Working · 10 – 13 years

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Samoyed

Samoyed

Working · 12 – 14 years

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Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu

Toy · 10 – 16 years

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Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

Toy · 13 – 16 years

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Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinscher

Working · 10 – 13 years

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Great Dane

Great Dane

Working · 7 – 10 years

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Siberian Husky

Siberian Husky

Working · 12 – 14 years

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Maltese

Maltese

Toy · 12 – 15 years

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Bichon Frise

Bichon Frise

Non-Sporting · 12 – 15 years

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Pomeranian

Pomeranian

Toy · 12 – 16 years

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Shiba Inu

Shiba Inu

Non-Sporting · 13 – 16 years

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Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dog

Working · 7 – 10 years

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Pug

Pug

Toy · 12 – 15 years

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Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd

Herding · 13 – 15 years

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Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

Terrier · 12 – 15 years

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Weimaraner

Weimaraner

Sporting · 11 – 13 years

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English Springer Spaniel

English Springer Spaniel

Sporting · 12 – 14 years

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Bull Terrier

Bull Terrier

Terrier · 10 – 14 years

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Scottish Terrier

Scottish Terrier

Terrier · 11 – 13 years

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Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Terrier · 12 – 14 years

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Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier

Terrier · 13 – 16 years

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Whippet

Whippet

Hound · 12 – 15 years

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Shar Pei

Shar Pei

Non-Sporting · 8 – 12 years

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Miniature Dachshund

Miniature Dachshund

Hound · 12 – 16 years

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Also read: Hip Dysplasia in Dogs — Vet-Reviewed Owner's Guide

Also read: IVDD in Dogs — Vet-Reviewed Owner's Guide

Also read: Epilepsy in Dogs — Vet-Reviewed Owner's Guide

More breeds are being added regularly. All health data is sourced from peer-reviewed veterinary research and reviewed by Dr. Paulo Morouço, MV.