Cancer risk in dog breeds

By Metro Creative

According to the National Canine Cancer Foundation, certain dog breeds are more likely to develop cancer than others. The NCCF notes that data supports the notion that genetic characteristics contribute to higher rates of cancer, though more research is needed to understand precisely which factors are behind a greater cancer risk. The Merck Veterinary Manual notes that Golden Retrievers, Boxers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Rotweilers are more likely to develop cancer than other breeds. Cancer is a more notable threat to dogs, particular purebred canines, than some dog owners may recognize. In fact, the NCCF reports that 25% of all purebred dogs die of cancer. Those figures are even higher among purebreds that live beyond 10 years, as 45 percent of such dogs are likely to succumb to cancer.

— Metro Creative