Study Reveals Dog Breeds at Higher Risk of Cancer

New research has identified specific dog breeds with a higher susceptibility to cancer, challenging the misconception that larger breeds face an increased risk. Large breeds such as Flat-Coated Retrievers, Bernese Mountain dogs, and Westies were found to have high cancer rates. The study also revealed that inbreeding within a breed may reduce lifespan but does not increase the risk of cancer, shedding light on genetic mutations contributing to cancer in dogs and providing a model for monitoring cancer susceptibility in specific breeds.