210 breeds affected

Breeds Prone to Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia is a genetic skeletal condition where the hip joint does not fit properly into the hip socket. It is one of the most common orthopedic conditions in dogs, particularly large and giant breeds. The condition causes progressive joint deterioration, pain, and loss of mobility.

Symptoms

Decreased activity, difficulty rising, reluctance to run or climb stairs, swaying or bunny-hopping gait, loss of muscle mass in the thigh, and stiffness or limping especially after exercise.

Prevention & Management

Maintain a healthy weight, provide moderate exercise on soft surfaces, use joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin), feed a balanced diet during growth, and choose breeders who screen for hip dysplasia with OFA or PennHIP evaluations.

210 Breeds Prone to Hip Dysplasia

206 dog breeds and 4 cat breeds

Afghan Hound - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Afghan Hound

Dog · Large · Afghanistan

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Cataracts, Hypothyroidism

Airedale Terrier - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Airedale Terrier

Dog · Large · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Heart Disease, Hypothyroidism, Bloat

Akita - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Akita

Dog · Large · Japan

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Autoimmune Disorders, Eye Conditions

Alaskan Malamute - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Alaskan Malamute

Dog · Large · United States (Alaska)

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Hypothyroidism, Day Blindness

American Bulldog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

American Bulldog

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Cherry Eye, NCL

American English Coonhound - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

American English Coonhound

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections, Bloat

American Eskimo Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

American Eskimo Dog

Dog · Small-Medium · United States/Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, PRA, Legg-Calve-Perthes

American Foxhound - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

American Foxhound

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections, Thrombocytopathy

American Pit Bull Terrier - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

American Pit Bull Terrier

Dog · Medium-Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Allergies, Heart Disease, Thyroid Issues

American Shorthair - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

American Shorthair

Cat · Medium-Large · United States

Cat
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Hip Dysplasia, Obesity

American Staffordshire Terrier - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

American Staffordshire Terrier

Dog · Medium-Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Heart Disease, Skin Allergies, Cerebellar Ataxia

American Water Spaniel - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

American Water Spaniel

Dog · Medium · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Cardiac Issues, Epilepsy

Anatolian Shepherd Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Dog · Giant · Turkey

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Entropion, Hypothyroidism

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Aussiedoodle

Dog · Medium · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Epilepsy, Drug Sensitivity

Australian Cattle Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Australian Cattle Dog

Dog · Medium · Australia

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Deafness, Eye Conditions, Elbow Dysplasia

Australian Shepherd - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Australian Shepherd

Dog · Medium-Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Eye Conditions, Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)

Bakharwal Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Bakharwal Dog

Dog · Large · India

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Generally healthy

Barbet - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Barbet

Dog · Medium · France

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections, Eye Conditions, Epilepsy

Basenji - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Basenji

Dog · Small-Medium · Congo/Central Africa

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Fanconi Syndrome, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism

Bearded Collie - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Bearded Collie

Dog · Medium · Scotland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Addison's Disease, Eye Conditions

Belgian Malinois - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Belgian Malinois

Dog · Large · Belgium

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Epilepsy

Belgian Tervuren - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Belgian Tervuren

Dog · Large · Belgium

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Eye Conditions

Bergamasco Sheepdog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Bergamasco Sheepdog

Dog · Medium-Large · Italy

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Bloat

Berger Picard - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Berger Picard

Dog · Medium-Large · France

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, PRA

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Bernedoodle

Dog · Medium-Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Skin Issues

Bernese Mountain Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Bernese Mountain Dog

Dog · Large-Giant · Switzerland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Cancer, Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Bloat

Black and Tan Coonhound - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Black and Tan Coonhound

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections, Bloat, Eye Conditions

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Black Mouth Cur

Dog · Medium-Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections, Eye Conditions

Black Russian Terrier - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Black Russian Terrier

Dog · Large · Russia

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Hyperuricosuria

Bloodhound - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Bloodhound

Dog · Large · Belgium/France

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Bloat, Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections, Eye Conditions

Bluetick Coonhound - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Bluetick Coonhound

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Ear Infections, Cataracts

Boerboel - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Boerboel

Dog · Giant · South Africa

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Heart Disease, Bloat

Bolognese - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Bolognese

Dog · Small · Italy

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia

Border Collie - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Border Collie

Dog · Medium · Scotland/England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Collie Eye Anomaly, Deafness

Border Terrier - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Border Terrier

Dog · Small · England/Scotland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Heart Defects, Hip Dysplasia, Seizures, Luxating Patella

Bouvier des Flandres - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Bouvier des Flandres

Dog · Large · Belgium/France

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Bloat, Hypothyroidism

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Boxador

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Heart Disease, Bloat, Cancer

Boxer - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Boxer

Dog · Large · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Cancer, Heart Conditions, Hip Dysplasia, Bloat

Boykin Spaniel - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Boykin Spaniel

Dog · Medium · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Heart Disease, Exercise-Induced Collapse

Bracco Italiano - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Bracco Italiano

Dog · Large · Italy

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Ear Infections, Eye Conditions

Briard - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Briard

Dog · Large · France

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Eye Conditions, Hypothyroidism

Brittany - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Brittany

Dog · Medium · France

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism, Eye Conditions

Broholmer - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Broholmer

Dog · Giant · Denmark

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Heart Disease

Bull Mastiff - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Bull Mastiff

Dog · Large · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Cancer, Eye Conditions

Bulldog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Bulldog

Dog · Medium · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Brachycephalic Syndrome, Hip Dysplasia, Cherry Eye, Skin Infections

Canaan Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Canaan Dog

Dog · Medium · Israel

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Hypothyroidism, Luxating Patella

Cane Corso - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Cane Corso

Dog · Large · Italy

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Eye Problems, Epilepsy

Cardigan Welsh Corgi - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Dog · Small-Medium · Wales

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Degenerative Myelopathy, PRA, Intervertebral Disc Disease

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Carolina Dog

Dog · Medium · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Generally very healthy

Catahoula Leopard Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Deafness, Eye Conditions

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Catalan Sheepdog

Dog · Medium · Spain (Catalonia)

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Generally healthy

Caucasian Shepherd Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Dog · Giant · Caucasus Region

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Heart Disease, Obesity

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Dog · Small · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Mitral Valve Disease, Syringomyelia, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia

Cavapoo - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Cavapoo

Dog · Small · Australia

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Mitral Valve Disease, Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia

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Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Dog · Giant · Central Asia

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Eye Conditions

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Cheagle

Dog · Small · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia

Chesapeake Bay Retriever - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, PRA, Bloat, Eye Conditions

Chinese Shar-Pei - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Chinese Shar-Pei

Dog · Medium · China

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Skin Infections, Eye Conditions, Shar-Pei Fever, Hip Dysplasia

Chinook - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Chinook

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Seizures, Cryptorchidism

Chow Chow - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Chow Chow

Dog · Medium-Large · China

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Bloat, Autoimmune Disorders

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Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic

Dog · Giant · Romania

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Generally healthy

Clumber Spaniel - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Clumber Spaniel

Dog · Large · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Hypothyroidism

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Cockapoo

Dog · Small-Medium · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections

Cocker Spaniel - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Cocker Spaniel

Dog · Medium · England/USA

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Ear Infections, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia, Autoimmune Diseases

Coonhound - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Coonhound

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections, Bloat

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Corgipoo

Dog · Small · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Intervertebral Disc Disease

Coton de Tulear - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Coton de Tulear

Dog · Small · Madagascar

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella, Heart Murmurs

Curly-Coated Retriever - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Curly-Coated Retriever

Dog · Large · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Bloat, Epilepsy

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

Dog · Large · Czech Republic

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Lens Luxation

Dalmatian - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Dalmatian

Dog · Large · Croatia

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Deafness, Urinary Stones, Skin Allergies, Hip Dysplasia

Doberman Pinscher - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Doberman Pinscher

Dog · Large · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Von Willebrand's Disease, Wobbler Syndrome, Hip Dysplasia

Dogo Argentino - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Dogo Argentino

Dog · Large · Argentina

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Deafness, Hypothyroidism, Laryngeal Paralysis

Dutch Shepherd - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Dutch Shepherd

Dog · Medium-Large · Netherlands

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Thyroid Issues, Goniodysplasia

English Cocker Spaniel - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

English Cocker Spaniel

Dog · Medium · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Ear Infections, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia, Kidney Disease

English Foxhound - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

English Foxhound

Dog · Large · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Kidney Disease, Epilepsy

English Mastiff - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

English Mastiff

Dog · Giant · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Heart Disease, Obesity

English Setter - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

English Setter

Dog · Large · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Deafness, Elbow Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism

English Springer Spaniel - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

English Springer Spaniel

Dog · Medium · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Ear Infections, Phosphofructokinase Deficiency

Entlebucher Mountain Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Dog · Medium · Switzerland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, PRA, Heart Disease, Ectopic Ureter

Eurasier - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Eurasier

Dog · Medium · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Thyroid Issues, Luxating Patella

Field Spaniel - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Field Spaniel

Dog · Medium · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Ear Infections, Hypothyroidism

Fila Brasileiro - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Fila Brasileiro

Dog · Giant · Brazil

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Elbow Dysplasia, Eye Conditions

Finnish Lapphund - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Finnish Lapphund

Dog · Medium · Finland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, PRA

Finnish Spitz - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Finnish Spitz

Dog · Medium · Finland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Eye Conditions

Flat-Coated Retriever - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Flat-Coated Retriever

Dog · Large · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Cancer, Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Eye Conditions

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Gaddi Kutta

Dog · Large · India

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat

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German Longhaired Pointer

Dog · Large · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections, Eye Conditions

German Pinscher - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

German Pinscher

Dog · Medium · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Heart Disease, Von Willebrand's

German Shepherd - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

German Shepherd

Dog · Large · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Degenerative Myelopathy, Bloat

German Shorthaired Pointer - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

German Shorthaired Pointer

Dog · Large · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Cancer, Bloat, Eye Conditions

German Wirehaired Pointer - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

German Wirehaired Pointer

Dog · Large · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Heart Disease, Von Willebrand's

Giant Schnauzer - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Giant Schnauzer

Dog · Large · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Bloat, Hypothyroidism

Glen of Imaal Terrier - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Dog · Small-Medium · Ireland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, PRA, Heart Disease

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Goberian

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Heart Disease, Bloat

Goldador - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Goldador

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Obesity, Ear Infections

Golden Retriever - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Golden Retriever

Dog · Large · Scotland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Cancer, Hip Dysplasia, Heart Disease, Eye Conditions

Goldendoodle - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Goldendoodle

Dog · Medium-Large · United States/Australia

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Heart Disease, Patellar Luxation

Gordon Setter - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Gordon Setter

Dog · Large · Scotland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Eye Conditions, Hypothyroidism

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

Dog · Medium · France

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Eye Conditions, Epilepsy, Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections

Great Dane - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Great Dane

Dog · Giant · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Bloat, Cardiomyopathy, Hip Dysplasia, Bone Cancer

Great Pyrenees - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Great Pyrenees

Dog · Giant · France/Spain

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Bone Cancer, Luxating Patella

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Dog · Giant · Switzerland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Epilepsy, Eye Conditions

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Hamiltonstovare

Dog · Medium-Large · Sweden

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Eye Conditions

Harrier - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Harrier

Dog · Medium · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Ear Infections

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Havapoo

Dog · Small · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia

Hovawart - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Hovawart

Dog · Large · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Eye Conditions

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Huskydoodle

Dog · Medium-Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Bloat

Ibizan Hound - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Ibizan Hound

Dog · Large · Spain

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Seizures, Allergies

Icelandic Sheepdog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Icelandic Sheepdog

Dog · Medium · Iceland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella

Irish Red and White Setter - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Irish Red and White Setter

Dog · Large · Ireland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Von Willebrand's, Posterior Polar Cataracts

Irish Setter - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Irish Setter

Dog · Large · Ireland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Epilepsy, Eye Conditions

Irish Water Spaniel - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Irish Water Spaniel

Dog · Large · Ireland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Hypothyroidism, Ear Infections

Kai Ken - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Kai Ken

Dog · Medium · Japan

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Generally healthy

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Kangal

Dog · Giant · Turkey

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Entropion

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Karelian Bear Dog

Dog · Medium · Finland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Generally healthy

Keeshond - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Keeshond

Dog · Medium · Netherlands

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Heart Disease, Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism

Kerry Blue Terrier - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Kerry Blue Terrier

Dog · Medium · Ireland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Hypothyroidism, Skin Cysts

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King Shepherd

Dog · Giant · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Von Willebrand's

Komondor - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Komondor

Dog · Giant · Hungary

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Eye Conditions, Ear Infections

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Korean Mastiff

Dog · Giant · South Korea

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Skin Infections

Kuvasz - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Kuvasz

Dog · Giant · Hungary

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Hypothyroidism, Eye Conditions

Labradoodle - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Labradoodle

Dog · Medium-Large · Australia

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Addison's Disease

Labrador Retriever - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Labrador Retriever

Dog · Large · Canada

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Obesity, Elbow Dysplasia, Eye Conditions

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Labsky

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Bloat

Lagotto Romagnolo - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Lagotto Romagnolo

Dog · Medium · Italy

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Storage Disease, Eye Conditions

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Lapponian Herder

Dog · Medium · Finland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Generally healthy

Large Munsterlander - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Large Munsterlander

Dog · Large · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Bloat

Leonberger - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Leonberger

Dog · Giant · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Heart Disease, Cancer

Lhasa Apso - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Lhasa Apso

Dog · Small · Tibet

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Eye Problems, Kidney Disease, Hip Dysplasia, Allergies

Lowchen - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Lowchen

Dog · Small · Germany/France

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Luxating Patella, Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia

Maine Coon - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Maine Coon

Cat · Large-Giant · United States

Cat
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Hip Dysplasia, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Polycystic Kidney Disease

Miniature American Shepherd - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Miniature American Shepherd

Dog · Small-Medium · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)

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Mudi

Dog · Medium · Hungary

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Epilepsy

Neapolitan Mastiff - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Neapolitan Mastiff

Dog · Giant · Italy

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Cherry Eye, Cardiomyopathy

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New Guinea Singing Dog

Dog · Medium · New Guinea

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Generally healthy

Newfoundland - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Newfoundland

Dog · Giant · Canada

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Heart Disease, Cystinuria

Norfolk Terrier - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Norfolk Terrier

Dog · Small · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Mitral Valve Disease, Luxating Patella, Hip Dysplasia

Northern Inuit Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Northern Inuit Dog

Dog · Large · United Kingdom

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Addison's Disease

Norwegian Buhund - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Norwegian Buhund

Dog · Medium · Norway

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Von Willebrand's

Norwegian Elkhound - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Norwegian Elkhound

Dog · Medium · Norway

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Kidney Disease, Fanconi Syndrome

Norwegian Forest Cat - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Norwegian Forest Cat

Cat · Large · Norway

Cat
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Hip Dysplasia, Glycogen Storage Disease IV

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Dog · Medium · Canada

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Addison's Disease, Autoimmune Disorders

Old English Sheepdog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Old English Sheepdog

Dog · Large · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Hypothyroidism, Bloat

Otterhound - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Otterhound

Dog · Large · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Epilepsy, Thrombocytopenia

Pembroke Welsh Corgi - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Dog · Small-Medium · Wales

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Degenerative Myelopathy, Von Willebrand's Disease, Eye Problems

Perro de Presa Mallorquin - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Perro de Presa Mallorquin

Dog · Large · Spain (Mallorca)

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Generally healthy

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Dog · Small-Medium · France

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Eye Conditions, Epilepsy, Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism

Picardy Spaniel - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Picardy Spaniel

Dog · Large · France

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections, Generally healthy

Plott Hound - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Plott Hound

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Ear Infections

Pointer - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Pointer

Dog · Large · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism

Polish Lowland Sheepdog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Dog · Medium · Poland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Hypothyroidism

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Pomsky

Dog · Small-Medium · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Eye Conditions, Allergies, Dental Disease, Hip Dysplasia

Poodle - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Poodle

Dog · Varies · Germany/France

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Disorders, Addison's Disease, Bloat

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Portuguese Shepherd Dog

Dog · Medium · Portugal

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Generally healthy

Portuguese Water Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Portuguese Water Dog

Dog · Medium · Portugal

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Addison's Disease, Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy

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Presa Canario

Dog · Large · Canary Islands

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Eye Conditions, Heart Disease

Pudelpointer - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Pudelpointer

Dog · Large · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Generally healthy

Puggle - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Puggle

Dog · Small-Medium · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Respiratory Issues, Hypothyroidism

Puli - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Puli

Dog · Medium · Hungary

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Deafness

Pumi - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Pumi

Dog · Medium · Hungary

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella

Pyrenean Shepherd - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Pyrenean Shepherd

Dog · Small-Medium · France

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Epilepsy, Luxating Patella

Rat Terrier - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Rat Terrier

Dog · Small-Medium · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Luxating Patella, Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Allergies

Redbone Coonhound - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Redbone Coonhound

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections, Eye Conditions

Rhodesian Ridgeback - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Dog · Large · Zimbabwe/South Africa

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Dermoid Sinus

Rottweiler - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Rottweiler

Dog · Large · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Heart Problems, Cancer, Bloat

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Saarloos Wolfdog

Dog · Large · Netherlands

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Spondylosis, Pituitary Dwarfism

Saint Berdoodle - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Saint Berdoodle

Dog · Giant · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Heart Disease, Wobbler Syndrome

Saint Bernard - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Saint Bernard

Dog · Giant · Switzerland/Italy

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Heart Problems, Eye Conditions

Samoyed - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Samoyed

Dog · Medium-Large · Siberia, Russia

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Heart Disease, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes

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Schapendoes

Dog · Medium · Netherlands

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Generally healthy

Schipperke - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Schipperke

Dog · Small · Belgium

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, MPS IIIB

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Schnoodle

Dog · Varies · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Epilepsy, Addison's Disease

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Segugio Italiano

Dog · Medium · Italy

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Ear Infections, Hip Dysplasia, Generally healthy

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Selkirk Rex

Cat · Medium-Large · United States

Cat
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: PKD, Hip Dysplasia, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Sheepadoodle - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Sheepadoodle

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Eye Conditions, Addison's Disease

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Sheprador

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Bloat, Eye Conditions

Shetland Sheepdog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Shetland Sheepdog

Dog · Small-Medium · Scotland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Collie Eye Anomaly, Hip Dysplasia, Dermatomyositis, Von Willebrand's Disease

Shiba Inu - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Shiba Inu

Dog · Small-Medium · Japan

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Allergies, Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella

Shih Tzu - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Shih Tzu

Dog · Small · China/Tibet

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Brachycephalic Syndrome, Eye Problems, Hip Dysplasia, Dental Disease

Shikoku - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Shikoku

Dog · Medium · Japan

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Generally healthy

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Shiloh Shepherd

Dog · Giant · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, EPI, Degenerative Myelopathy

Siberian Husky - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Siberian Husky

Dog · Medium-Large · Siberia, Russia

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Eye Conditions, Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Skin Conditions

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Small Munsterlander

Dog · Medium · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Generally healthy

Spanish Water Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Spanish Water Dog

Dog · Medium · Spain

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Hypothyroidism, Allergies

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Spinone Italiano

Dog · Large · Italy

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Eye Conditions, Cerebellar Ataxia

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Springador

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Ear Infections, Obesity

Stabyhoun - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Stabyhoun

Dog · Medium · Netherlands

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Epilepsy

Staffordshire Bull Terrier - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Dog · Medium · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Cataracts, L-2 Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria, Skin Allergies

Standard Schnauzer - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Standard Schnauzer

Dog · Medium · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Heart Disease, Hypothyroidism

Sussex Spaniel - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Sussex Spaniel

Dog · Medium · England

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Heart Disease, Eye Conditions, Intervertebral Disc Disease

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Swedish Vallhund

Dog · Small-Medium · Sweden

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Retinopathy

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Tamaskan

Dog · Large · Finland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Generally healthy

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Teddy Roosevelt Terrier

Dog · Small · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Luxating Patella, Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions

Thai Bangkaew Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Thai Bangkaew Dog

Dog · Medium · Thailand

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Generally healthy

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Thai Ridgeback

Dog · Medium-Large · Thailand

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Dermoid Sinus, Generally healthy

Tibetan Mastiff - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Tibetan Mastiff

Dog · Giant · Tibet/China

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Eye Conditions, Autoimmune Issues

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Tibetan Terrier

Dog · Medium · Tibet

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Luxating Patella, Hypothyroidism

Tornjak - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Tornjak

Dog · Large · Bosnia/Croatia

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Generally healthy

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Tosa Inu

Dog · Giant · Japan

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Eye Conditions

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Transylvanian Hound

Dog · Medium-Large · Hungary/Romania

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections, Generally healthy

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Treeing Walker Coonhound

Dog · Large · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Ear Infections, Eye Conditions

Vizsla - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Vizsla

Dog · Medium-Large · Hungary

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Eye Conditions, Lymphoma

Weimaraner - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Weimaraner

Dog · Large · Germany

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Bloat, Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Eye Conditions

Welsh Springer Spaniel - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Dog · Medium · Wales

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism

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Wetterhoun

Dog · Medium-Large · Netherlands

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Generally healthy

White Swiss Shepherd Dog - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

White Swiss Shepherd Dog

Dog · Large · Switzerland

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, MDR1 Sensitivity

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Whoodle

Dog · Medium · United States

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Eye Conditions, Addison's Disease, Hip Dysplasia

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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Dog · Medium-Large · France/Netherlands

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Hypothyroidism

Wirehaired Vizsla - breed prone to Hip Dysplasia

Wirehaired Vizsla

Dog · Large · Hungary

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Hyperuricosuria, Cancer

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Yakutian Laika

Dog · Medium · Russia

Dog
Energy
Good with Kids

Health risks: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Conditions, Bloat

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hip Dysplasia?
Hip dysplasia is a genetic skeletal condition where the hip joint does not fit properly into the hip socket. It is one of the most common orthopedic conditions in dogs, particularly large and giant breeds. The condition causes progressive joint deterioration, pain, and loss of mobility.
What are the symptoms of Hip Dysplasia?
Decreased activity, difficulty rising, reluctance to run or climb stairs, swaying or bunny-hopping gait, loss of muscle mass in the thigh, and stiffness or limping especially after exercise.
How can Hip Dysplasia be prevented?
Maintain a healthy weight, provide moderate exercise on soft surfaces, use joint supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin), feed a balanced diet during growth, and choose breeders who screen for hip dysplasia with OFA or PennHIP evaluations.
Which breeds are most prone to Hip Dysplasia?
210 breeds in our database are predisposed to Hip Dysplasia, including Afghan Hound, Airedale Terrier, Akita, Alaskan Malamute, American Bulldog, and 205 more. 206 dog breeds and 4 cat breeds are affected.

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