Study Identifies Dog Breeds at Higher Risk of Cancer

A new study suggests that certain dog breeds, such as flat-coated retrievers, Scottish terriers, Bernese mountain dogs, and bullmastiffs, have a higher risk of developing cancer. The research, based on data from the American Veterinary Medical Association, found that large dog breeds, though not the largest, might be more prone to the disease. Inbreeding and genetic diversity were also explored as factors impacting cancer risk, with inbreeding reducing genetic diversity and potentially increasing the risk of specific cancers in certain dog breeds.