Breed Health Guide
Evidence-based health profiles for 283 dog and cat breeds. Select a breed for its complete health guide, common conditions, and care milestones.
283 breeds
Cat
Abyssinian
Medium9–15yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
renal amyloidosisprogressive retinal atrophy
American Bobtail
Large13–18yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaspinal issues (tail-related)
American Curl
Medium12–16yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
ear canal narrowingear infections
American Shorthair
Medium15–20yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathyhip dysplasia
American Wirehair
Medium14–18yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathyskin conditions
Australian Mist
Medium15–18yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
gingivitisobesity
Balinese
Medium12–22yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
amyloidosisasthma
Bambino
Small12–14yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
lordosispectus excavatum
Bengal
Medium12–16yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathyprogressive retinal atrophy
Birman
Large12–16yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathykidney disease
Bombay
Medium12–16yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathycraniofacial defect
British Longhair
Large12–17yrLow exerciseModerate grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathypolycystic kidney disease
British Shorthair
Large12–20yrLow exerciseLow grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathypolycystic kidney disease
Burmese
Medium10–17yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
diabetes mellitushypokalaemia
Burmilla
Medium7–12yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
polycystic kidney diseaseallergies
Chartreux
Large12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
polycystic kidney diseasestruvite crystals
Chausie
Large12–14yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
food sensitivities (grain intolerance)intestinal issues
Cheetoh
Large12–14yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathypatellar luxation
Colorpoint Shorthair
Medium12–16yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
amyloidosisasthma
Cornish Rex
Small11–15yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathypatellar luxation
Cymric
Medium8–14yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
Manx syndromearthritis
Devon Rex
Small9–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathypatellar luxation
Domestic Longhair
Medium12–18yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
obesitydental disease
Domestic Medium Hair
Medium12–18yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
obesitydental disease
Domestic Shorthair
Medium12–20yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
obesitydental disease
Donskoy
Medium12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
skin conditionsdental issues
Egyptian Mau
Medium12–15yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathypyruvate kinase deficiency
European Burmese
Medium10–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
diabetes mellitushypokalaemia
Exotic Shorthair
Medium8–15yrLow exerciseLow grooming
polycystic kidney diseasebrachycephalic airway syndrome
Havana Brown
Medium8–13yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
calcium oxalate stonesupper respiratory infections
Highlander
Large10–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
ear infectionsspinal issues
Himalayan
Medium9–15yrLow exerciseHigh grooming
polycystic kidney diseasebrachycephalic airway syndrome
Japanese Bobtail
Medium9–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
obesitydental disease
Javanese
Medium10–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
amyloidosisasthma
Khao Manee
Medium10–12yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
deafness (blue-eyed)kinked tail
Korat
Small10–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
GM1 gangliosidosisGM2 gangliosidosis
Kurilian Bobtail
Medium15–20yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
generally very healthydental disease
LaPerm
Medium10–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
genetic diversity (generally healthy)flea allergies
Lykoi
Medium12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
skin conditionsheart disease
Maine Coon
Large10–13yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathyhip dysplasia
Manx
Medium8–14yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
Manx syndrome (spina bifida)arthritis
Munchkin
Small12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
lordosispectus excavatum
Nebelung
Medium11–18yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
obesitybladder stones
Norwegian Forest Cat
Large12–16yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathyhip dysplasia
Ocicat
Medium12–18yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathyrenal amyloidosis
Oriental Longhair
Medium12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
amyloidosisasthma
Oriental Shorthair
Medium12–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
amyloidosisasthma
Persian
Medium10–17yrLow exerciseHigh grooming
polycystic kidney diseaseprogressive retinal atrophy
Peterbald
Medium12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
skin conditionsdental issues
Pixie-Bob
Large13–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathycryptorchidism
Ragamuffin
Large12–16yrLow exerciseModerate grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathypolycystic kidney disease
Ragdoll
Large12–15yrLow exerciseModerate grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathybladder stones
Ragdoll (Mitted)
Large12–15yrLow exerciseModerate grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathybladder stones
Russian Blue
Medium15–20yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
obesitybladder stones
Savannah
Large12–20yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathymale infertility (early generations)
Scottish Fold
Medium11–14yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
osteochondrodysplasiapolycystic kidney disease
Selkirk Rex
Large15–20yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
polycystic kidney diseasehypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Serengeti
Medium10–15yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
bladder stonesdental disease
Siamese
Medium12–20yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
amyloidosisasthma
Siberian
Large11–18yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathypolycystic kidney disease
Singapura
Small11–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
pyruvate kinase deficiencyuterine inertia
Snowshoe
Medium14–19yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
crossed eyeskinked tail
Sokoke
Medium9–15yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
cardiac issuessensitivity to cold
Somali
Medium11–16yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
renal amyloidosispyruvate kinase deficiency
Sphynx
Medium8–14yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathyskin conditions
Thai
Medium12–16yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
amyloidosisasthma
Tonkinese
Medium12–16yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
amyloidosisasthma
Toyger
Medium12–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathyflat-chested kitten syndrome
Turkish Angora
Medium12–18yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathydeafness (white cats)
Turkish Van
Large12–17yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hypertrophic cardiomyopathydeafness
York Chocolate
Large13–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
dental diseaseobesity
Dog
Affenpinscher
Small12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
patellar luxationheart murmurs
Afghan Hound
Large12–18yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiacataracts
Airedale Terrier
Large11–14yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiahypothyroidism
Akita
Large10–13yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Alaskan Husky
Medium10–15yrVery_high exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Alaskan Malamute
Large10–14yrVery_high exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiachondrodysplasia
American Bully
Medium8–12yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
American Eskimo Dog
Medium13–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
American Foxhound
Large11–13yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaear infections
American Pit Bull Terrier
Medium12–16yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaallergies
American Staffordshire Terrier
Medium12–16yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiacardiac disease
American Water Spaniel
Medium10–14yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Giant11–13yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Australian Cattle Dog
Medium12–16yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Australian Kelpie
Medium10–13yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Australian Shepherd
Medium12–15yrVery_high exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaepilepsy
Australian Terrier
Small11–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
patellar luxationLegg-Calve-Perthes disease
Azawakh
Large12–15yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hypothyroidismseizures
Basenji
Small13–14yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
Fanconi syndromeprogressive retinal atrophy
Basset Hound
Medium12–13yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
ear infectionsobesity
Beagle
Small10–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaepilepsy
Beauceron
Large10–12yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Bedlington Terrier
Small11–16yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
copper toxicosispatellar luxation
Belgian Malinois
Large14–16yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Belgian Sheepdog
Large12–14yrVery_high exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Belgian Tervuren
Large12–14yrVery_high exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Berger Picard
Large12–13yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Bernedoodle
Large12–15yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Bernese Mountain Dog
Large7–10yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
cancerhip dysplasia
Bichon Frise
Small14–15yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
patellar luxationallergies
Biewer Terrier
SmallemptyLow exerciseHigh grooming
patellar luxationportosystemic shunt
Black Russian Terrier
Large10–12yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Bloodhound
Large10–12yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
bloathip dysplasia
Bluetick Coonhound
Large11–12yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaear infections
Boerboel
Giant9–11yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Bolognese
Small12–14yrLow exerciseHigh grooming
patellar luxationLegg-Calve-Perthes disease
Border Collie
Medium12–15yrVery_high exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Border Terrier
Small12–15yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaheart defects
Borzoi
Large9–14yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
bloatheart disease
Boston Terrier
Small11–13yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
brachycephalic syndromecataracts
Bouvier des Flandres
Large10–12yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Boxer
Large10–12yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
cancerheart conditions
Boykin Spaniel
Medium10–15yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaexercise-induced collapse
Bracco Italiano
Large10–14yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Briard
LargeemptyHigh exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Brittany
Medium12–14yrVery_high exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaepilepsy
Brussels Griffon
Small12–15yrLow exerciseModerate grooming
patellar luxationeye conditions
Bulldog
Medium8–10yrLow exerciseModerate grooming
brachycephalic syndromehip dysplasia
Bullmastiff
Large7–9yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Bull Terrier
Medium12–13yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
deafnessheart disease
Cairn Terrier
Small13–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
portosystemic liver shuntcataracts
Canaan Dog
Medium12–15yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiahypothyroidism
Cane Corso
Large9–12yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Small12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
intervertebral disc diseasehip dysplasia
Carolina Dog
Medium12–15yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Large10–14yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiadeafness
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Giant10–12yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Small12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
mitral valve diseasesyringomyelia
Cavapoo
Small12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
mitral valve diseasesyringomyelia
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Giant12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Cesky Terrier
Small12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
Scottie crampcardiac disease
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Large10–13yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Chihuahua
Small14–16yrLow exerciseLow grooming
patellar luxationheart disease
Chinese Crested
Small13–18yrLow exerciseModerate grooming
dental diseasepatellar luxation
Chinese Shar-Pei
Medium8–12yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
skin fold infectionsentropion
Chinook
Large12–15yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaseizures
Chow Chow
Medium8–12yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Clumber Spaniel
Large10–12yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaentropion
Cockapoo
Small14–18yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
patellar luxationcataracts
Cocker Spaniel
Medium10–14yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
ear infectionseye conditions
Collie
Large12–14yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
collie eye anomalyprogressive retinal atrophy
Coonhound (Black and Tan)
Large10–12yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaear infections
Coton de Tulear
Small15–19yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
patellar luxationhip dysplasia
Curly-Coated Retriever
Large10–12yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Dachshund
Small12–16yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
intervertebral disc diseasepatellar luxation
Dalmatian
Large11–13yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
deafnessurinary stones
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Small12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
intervertebral disc diseaseglaucoma
Doberman Pinscher
Large10–12yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
dilated cardiomyopathyvon Willebrand disease
Dogo Argentino
Large9–15yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
deafnesship dysplasia
Dogue de Bordeaux
Large5–8yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiadilated cardiomyopathy
Dutch Shepherd
Large11–14yrVery_high exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiainflammatory myopathy
English Bulldog (Olde)
Medium9–14yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
English Foxhound
Large10–13yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiarenal disease
English Setter
Large12–15yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
English Springer Spaniel
Medium12–14yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Medium11–13yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Eurasier
Medium12–14yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiapatellar luxation
Field Spaniel
Medium12–13yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaear infections
Fila Brasileiro
Giant9–11yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Finnish Spitz
Medium13–15yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
patellar luxationhip dysplasia
Flat-Coated Retriever
Large8–10yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
cancerhip dysplasia
Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Small12–15yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
patellar luxationLegg-Calve-Perthes disease
Fox Terrier (Wire)
Small12–15yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
patellar luxationLegg-Calve-Perthes disease
French Bulldog
Small10–12yrLow exerciseLow grooming
brachycephalic obstructive airway syndromeintervertebral disc disease
German Shepherd
Large7–10yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
German Shepherd Dog (Working Line)
Large10–13yrVery_high exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
German Shorthaired Pointer
Large12–14yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
German Wirehaired Pointer
Large14–16yrVery_high exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Giant Schnauzer
Giant12–15yrVery_high exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Small10–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
progressive retinal atrophyhip dysplasia
Goldendoodle
Large10–15yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Golden Retriever
Large10–12yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Gordon Setter
Large12–13yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Great Dane
Giant7–10yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
bloatdilated cardiomyopathy
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Giant8–11yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Great Pyrenees
Giant10–12yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Greyhound
Large10–13yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
bloatosteosarcoma
Harrier
Medium12–15yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaear infections
Havanese
Small14–16yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiapatellar luxation
Hovawart
Large10–14yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiahypothyroidism
Ibizan Hound
Large11–14yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
anesthesia sensitivityseizures
Icelandic Sheepdog
Medium12–14yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiapatellar luxation
Irish Setter
Large12–15yrVery_high exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Irish Water Spaniel
Large12–13yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiahypothyroidism
Irish Wolfhound
Giant6–8yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
dilated cardiomyopathyosteosarcoma
Italian Greyhound
Small14–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
leg fracturesdental disease
Jack Russell Terrier
Small12–14yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
patellar luxationdeafness
Japanese Chin
Small10–12yrLow exerciseModerate grooming
heart murmurspatellar luxation
Jindo
Medium12–15yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiahypothyroidism
Kai Ken
Medium12–15yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiapatellar luxation
Keeshond
Medium12–15yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiapatellar luxation
Kerry Blue Terrier
Medium12–15yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiahypothyroidism
Kishu Ken
Medium9–17yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiahypothyroidism
Komondor
Giant10–12yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Kuvasz
Giant10–12yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaosteochondritis dissecans
Labradoodle
Large12–14yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Labrador Retriever
Large10–13yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Lagotto Romagnolo
Medium15–17yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiajuvenile epilepsy
Lakeland Terrier
Small12–15yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
Legg-Calve-Perthes diseaselens luxation
Lancashire Heeler
Small12–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
patellar luxationCollie eye anomaly
Leonberger
Giant7–10yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Lhasa Apso
Small12–15yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
patellar luxationcherry eye
Lowchen
Small13–15yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
patellar luxationcataracts
Maltese
Small12–15yrLow exerciseHigh grooming
patellar luxationportosystemic liver shunt
Maltipoo
Small10–15yrLow exerciseModerate grooming
patellar luxationprogressive retinal atrophy
Manchester Terrier
Small15–17yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
von Willebrand diseasepatellar luxation
Mastiff
Giant6–10yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Miniature American Shepherd
Small12–13yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Miniature Pinscher
Small12–16yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
patellar luxationLegg-Calve-Perthes disease
Miniature Schnauzer
Small12–15yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
pancreatitishyperlipidemia
Mudi
Medium12–14yrVery_high exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaepilepsy
Neapolitan Mastiff
Giant7–9yrLow exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Newfoundland
Giant9–10yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Norfolk Terrier
Small12–16yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
mitral valve diseasepatellar luxation
Norwegian Elkhound
Medium12–15yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Norwich Terrier
Small12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
upper airway syndromeepilepsy
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Medium12–14yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Old English Sheepdog
Large10–12yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiacataracts
Otterhound
Large10–13yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Papillon
Small14–16yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
patellar luxationprogressive retinal atrophy
Parson Russell Terrier
Small13–15yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
patellar luxationdeafness
Pekingese
Small12–14yrLow exerciseHigh grooming
brachycephalic syndromeintervertebral disc disease
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Small12–13yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
intervertebral disc diseasehip dysplasia
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Medium12–14yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
skin conditionsdental disease
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Small14–16yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaeye conditions
Pharaoh Hound
Medium12–14yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
anesthesia sensitivityallergies
Plott Hound
Large12–14yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Medium12–14yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Pomeranian
Small12–16yrLow exerciseModerate grooming
patellar luxationtracheal collapse
Poodle (Miniature)
Small10–18yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
patellar luxationprogressive retinal atrophy
Poodle (Standard)
Large10–18yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Poodle (Toy)
Small10–18yrLow exerciseHigh grooming
patellar luxationprogressive retinal atrophy
Portuguese Podengo
Medium12–15yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiapatellar luxation
Portuguese Water Dog
Medium11–13yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Presa Canario
Giant9–11yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Pug
Small13–15yrLow exerciseModerate grooming
brachycephalic obstructive airway syndromepug dog encephalitis
Puggle
Small10–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiapatellar luxation
Puli
Medium10–15yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Rat Terrier
Small12–18yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
patellar luxationhip dysplasia
Redbone Coonhound
Large11–15yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaear infections
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Large10–12yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Rottweiler
Large9–10yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Russian Toy
Small12–14yrLow exerciseLow grooming
patellar luxationdental disease
Saint Bernard
Giant8–10yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Saluki
Large10–17yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
heart conditionscancer
Samoyed
Medium12–14yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Schipperke
Small12–14yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
Legg-Calve-Perthes diseasehypothyroidism
Schnoodle
Medium10–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
patellar luxationprogressive retinal atrophy
Scottish Deerhound
Giant8–11yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
bloatosteosarcoma
Scottish Terrier
Small12–15yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
von Willebrand diseaseScottie cramp
Sealyham Terrier
Small12–14yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
retinal dysplasialens luxation
Shetland Sheepdog
Small12–14yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
collie eye anomalyhip dysplasia
Shiba Inu
Small13–16yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
allergiespatellar luxation
Shih Tzu
Small10–18yrLow exerciseHigh grooming
brachycephalic syndromeintervertebral disc disease
Shikoku
Medium10–12yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiapatellar luxation
Siberian Husky
Medium12–14yrVery_high exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiacataracts
Silky Terrier
Small13–15yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
patellar luxationLegg-Calve-Perthes disease
Skye Terrier
Medium12–14yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
premature closure of growth platesmammary cancer
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Medium12–14yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
protein-losing nephropathyprotein-losing enteropathy
Spanish Mastiff
Giant10–12yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Spinone Italiano
Large10–12yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiabloat
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Medium12–14yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduriahereditary cataracts
Standard Schnauzer
Medium13–16yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiaeye conditions
Sussex Spaniel
Medium13–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
intervertebral disc diseaseear infections
Swedish Vallhund
Small12–15yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Thai Ridgeback
Medium12–13yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiadermoid sinus
Tibetan Mastiff
Giant10–12yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Tibetan Mastiff (Standard)
Giant10–12yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Tibetan Spaniel
Small12–15yrModerate exerciseModerate grooming
progressive retinal atrophypatellar luxation
Tibetan Terrier
Medium15–16yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
hip dysplasiaprogressive retinal atrophy
Toy Fox Terrier
Small13–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
patellar luxationLegg-Calve-Perthes disease
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Large12–13yrHigh exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaear infections
Vizsla
Medium12–14yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
hip dysplasiaepilepsy
Weimaraner
Large10–13yrVery_high exerciseLow grooming
bloathip dysplasia
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Medium12–15yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaentropion
Welsh Terrier
Small12–15yrHigh exerciseHigh grooming
allergiesepilepsy
West Highland White Terrier
Small13–15yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
skin allergiespatellar luxation
Whippet
Medium12–15yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
heart murmurseye conditions
White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Large12–14yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Large12–15yrHigh exerciseModerate grooming
hip dysplasiaelbow dysplasia
Xoloitzcuintli
Medium13–18yrModerate exerciseLow grooming
skin conditions (hairless variety)dental issues
Yorkshire Terrier
Small11–15yrModerate exerciseHigh grooming
patellar luxationportosystemic shunt