Below is a list of breeds that are most suscepible to certain types of cancer. Please do not choose your dog based on this list, but use this list as a tool for early diagnosis.
Please remember that all dogs face the threat of cancer not just those listed below.
Breed Most Susceptible to Type of Cancer :
Bernese Mountain Dog - Histiocytic sarcoma (soft tissues)
Boxer - Lymphoma, Brain cancer
Cocker Spaniel - Lymphoma
Golden Retriever - Lymphoma, Hemangiosarcoma (blood vessels/spleen)
Labrador Retriever - Lymphoma, Hemangiosarcoma (blood vessels/spleen)
English Springer Spaniel - Mammary gland
Pug - Mast Cell
Shar-pei - Mast Cell
Greyhound - Osteosarcoma
Rottweiler - Osteosarcoma
Any large or giant breed - Osteosarcoma
Collie - Nasal Cancer
Scottish Terrier - Transitional cell carcinoma (bladder), Melanoma (skin/mouth)
Chow Chow - Stomach Cancer
Flat-coated Retriever - Transitional cell carcinoma (bladder), Melanoma (skin/mouth)
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Sadly, so true. I cannot wait for the day when our babies don't have to die of this dreadful disease anymore... My sweetheart, Sparky (guessed to be either a lab-newfie mix, or a lab-flatcoat mix), died August 24, 2009 of a multitude of cancers and I was absolutely helpless. My heart breaks everyday for him, and all the other dogs and their owners who are facing this.
Mareike, I'm very, truly sorry for the loss of your beloved Sparky. I know how difficult a time this is for you and if there is anything I can do...anything at all...please let me know. *hugs*
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