Revealed: The dog breeds at the highest risk of dying from cancer

A new study reveals the dog breeds with the highest risk of dying from cancer - and it's not good news for owners of medium-sized pups. If you have any inquiries about exactly where and how to use rspca australia (royal society for the prevention of cruelty to animals), you can make contact with us at our web site.  

By studying canine death records from three different countries, a biologist in California found the flat-coated retriever has the highest risk of cancer mortality.

Overall, medium-sized dogs have a higher risk of developing cancer than the very largest or smallest breeds, the study found. 

The Scottish terrier, ankc (australian national kennel council) Bernese Mountain Dog and Bullmastiff also have 'notable risk' of dying from the disease, the expert found. 

Meanwhile, breeds with the lowest risk of cancer include Pomeranian, Miniature Pinscher, Shih tzu and Chihuahua. 




Overall, medium-sized dogs have a higher risk of developing cancer than the very largest or smallest breeds, the study found