Dog Breeds

Alaskan Malamute

medium size, active

What bred group is a Alaskan Malamute

work

What are vet concerns of an Alaskan Malamute

hip and elbow dysplasia, cataracts, hypothyroidism, chondrodysplasia, polyneuropathy

American Bulldog

large size, active

What breed group is a American Bulldog

non-sporting (home/pet)

What are vet concerns of an American Bulldog

hip and elbow dysplasia, allergies, skin conditions

American Staffordshire Terrier (pit bull)

medium size, active

What breed group is a American Staffordshire Terrier

terrier

What are vet concerns for an American Staffordshire Terrier

hip and elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, progressive retinal atrophy, food and skin allergies, cerebellar ataxia

Australian Cattle Dog

medium size, high energy!

What breed group is a Australian Cattle Dog

herding

What are vet concerns for an Australian Cattle Dog

eye conditions, deafness, hip dysplasia

Australian Shepard

medium size, very high energy!

What breed group is a Australian Shepard

herding

What are vet concerns of an Australian Shepard

hip and elbow dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, hereditary cataracts, iris coloboma, deafness, epilepsy, MDR1 genes, hemangiosarcoma, lymphosarcoma

Basset Hound

medium size, generally calm

What breed group is a Basset Hound

hound

What are vet concerns for a Basset Hound

skin and ear problems, hip and elbow dysplasia, patellar luxation, arthritis, gastric dilation volvulus, IVDD

Beagle

medium size, active

What breed group is a Beagle

hound

What are vet concerns for a Beagle

ear infections, obesity, allergies, cherry eye, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, limber tail syndrome

Belgian Malinois

medium to large size, HIGH ENERGY, HIGH DRIVE

What breed is a Belgian Malinois

herding

Vet concerns for a Belgian Malinois

hip and elbow dysplasia, cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy

Border Collie

medium size, high energy, high drive

What breed group is a Border Collie

herding

Vet concerns for a Border Collie

collie eye anomaly, hip dysplasia, epilepsy, MDR1 genes

Brittany

medium size, high energy, high drive

What breed group is a Brittany

hunting

Vet concerns of a Brittany

hip dysplasia, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, cataracts

Boxer

medium to large size, kinda active

What is the breed group of a Boxer

working

Vet concerns of a Boxer

cancer, heart disease, gastric dilation volvulus, hypothyroidism, dilated cardiomyopathy, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, cranial cruciate ligament disease

Cane Corso

large to extra large size, active

What breed group is a Cane Corso

working/guarding

Vet concerns of Cane Corso

obesity, hip and elbow dysplasia, idiopathic epilepsy, , demodectic mange, gastric dilation volvulus, eyelid abnormality

Catahoula Leopard Dog

large to extra large size, active - hyper

What breed group is a Catahoula Leopard Dog

herding/farm

Vet concerns for a Catahoula Leopard Dog

hip dysplasia, deafness, eye problems

King Charles Cavalier Spaniel

small size, calm

What breed group is a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel

toy

Vet concerns of a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel

eye conditions, patellar laxation, hip dysplasia, syringomyelia, heart disease

Chihuahua

small size, calm - active

What breed group is a Chihuahua

toy

Vet concerns of a Chihuahua

periodontal disease, heart disease, eye issues, patellar luxation, obesity, collapsing trachea, hydrocephalus, legg-calve-perthes disease, dystocia, hypoglycemia

Collie

medium to large size, active

What breed group is a Collie

herding

Vet concerns of a Collie

collie eye anomaly, MDR1, progressive retinal atrophy, IDD

Corgi

small to medium size, can be active and sedentary

What breed group is a Corgi

herding

Vet concerns of a Corgi

elbow and hip dysplasia, cataracts, patent ductus arteriosus, degenerative myelopathy, von Willebrand disease, progressive retinal atrophy

Dachshund

small size, active

What breed group is a Dachshund

hound

Vet concerns of a Dachshund

IDD, obesity, patellar luxation, dental disease, gastric dilation volvulus, deafness, epilepsy, eye disorders

Dalmatian

medium to large size, active

What breed group is a Dalmatian

working

Vet concerns of a Dalmatian

deafness, bladder stones, dilated cardiomyopathy, dalmatian bronzing syndrome, separation anxiety

Doberman Pinscher

large size, very active, high drive!

What breed group is a Doberman Pinscher

working

Vet concerns of a Doberman Pinscher

von williebrand disease, gastric dilation volvulus, hypothyroidism, hip dysplasia, dilated cardiopathy

English Bulldog

medium size, calm

What breed group is a English Bulldog

non-sporting (home/pet)

Vet concerns for a English Bulldog

breathing issues (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome), skin fold pyoderma, allergies, hip dysplasia, obesity, entropion

German Shepherds

large size, very active!, high drive!

What breed group is a German Shepard

herding/working

Vet concerns for a German Shepard

cancer, gastric dilation volvulus, hip and elbow dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, allergies, dilated cardiomyopathy, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, pannus, anxiety

German Shorthaired Pointer

large size, high energy!, high drive!

What breed group is a German Shorthaired Pointer

sporting/hunting

Vet concerns for a German Shorthaired Pointer

hip and elbow dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, subaortic stenosis, gastric dilation volvulus

Golden Retriever

medium - large size, active

What breed group is a Golden Retriever

sporting/hunting

Vet concerns of a Golden Retriever

hip and elbow dysplasia, atopic dermatitis, hypothyroidism, hip and elbow dysplasia, eye conditions, cancer, subaortic valvular stenosis

Great Dane

extra large size, calm

What breed group is a Great Dane

working

Vet concerns for a Great Dane

gastric dilation volvulus, hip and elbow dysplasia, wobbler syndrome, degenerative myelopathy, happy tail syndrome, dilated cardiomyopathy

Great Pyrenees

extra large size, calm

What breed group is a Great Pyrenees

working (livestock guardian)

Vet concerns for a Great Pyrenees

growth disorders, hip and elbow dysplasia, patellar luxation, eye disorders, neuronal degeneration, gastric dilation volvulus

Greyhound

medium to large size, calm

What breed group is Greyhound

sighthound

Vet concerns of a Greyhound

gastric dilation volvulus, polyneuropathy, drug sensitivity, delayed postoperative bleeding

Havanese

small size, active

What breed group is a Havanese

toy

Vet concerns of a Havanese

progressive retinal atrophy, legg-calve-perthes disease, patellar luxation, dental disease

Irish Wolfhound

extra large size, calm

What breed group is a Irish Wolfhound

hound

Vet concerns of a Irish Wolfhound

gastric dilation volvulus, hip and elbow dysplasia, dilated cardiomyopathy

Labrador Retriever

large size, active

What breed group is a Labrador Retriever

sporting

Vet concerns for a Labrador Retriever

foreign bodies, ear infections, tricuspid valve dysplasia, hip and elbow dysplasia, centronuclear myopathy, exercised induced collapse, hemangiosarcoma, progressive retinal atrophy

Maltese

small size, active

What breed group is a Maltese

toy

Vet concerns for a Maltese

patellar luxation, patent ductus arteriosus, liver shunt, dental disease

Mastiff

extra large size, calm

What breed group is a Mastiff

working

Vet concerns for a Mastiff

allergies, eye anomalies, cancer, hip and elbow dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, epilepsy, gastric dilation volvulus

Poodles

size varies, active

What breed group are Poodles

toy-sporting

Vet concerns of a standard Poodle

hip dysplasia, idiopathic epilepsy, von Willebrand disease, skin conditions, gastric dilation volvulus

Vet concerns of a miniature Poodle

mitral valve disease, Addison’s disease, dyschondroplasia, hypothyroidism, eye problems