Study Reveals Dog Breeds at Higher Risk of Cancer

A recent study published in Royal Society Open Science revealed that large dogs, but not the largest ones, are more likely to develop cancer, with breeds like West Highland white terriers, Bernese mountain dogs, and flat-coated retrievers being "most prone" to the disease. However, few dog breeds are overly predisposed to cancer, and genetic mutations, rather than size or inbreeding, are the primary cause. The study's researchers believe that dogs can serve as a model for understanding genetic changes that may increase susceptibility to specific diseases.