Cancer In Dogs: What You Should Know

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Dog Breeds & Cancer

While it is important to note that any dog can get any type of cancer, there are certain breeds that are diagnosed with cancer at a higher rate than others.

• Golden retrievers – The two most common types of cancer in this breed are hemangiosarcoma and lymphoma.¹ Other types of cancer include mast cell tumors, osteosarcoma (bone cancer) and melanoma.²
• Rottweiler – This breed is prone to osteosarcoma (bone cancer), lymphoma, mast cell tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, osteosarcoma, transitional cell carcinomas (or bladder cancer) and hemangiosarcomas (or cancer of the blood vessels).²
• Bernese Mountain Dogs – This breed has a short lifespan that can be impacted by cancer, especially mast cell tumors.³
• Doberman Pinscher – The most common types of cancer in this breed are hemangiosarcoma, melanoma, and osteosarcoma.²
• German Shepherd – This breed has a high incidence of cancer.³
• Great Dane – This breed has a short lifespan and a high incidence of cancer, especially osteosarcoma.³
• Labrador Retriever – The most common forms of cancer in this breed are hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, and melanoma.²
• Boxer – The most common forms of cancer in this breed are hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma, mast cell tumors, melanoma, and osteosarcoma.²
• Basset Hounds – This breed has a high incidence of cancer, especially lymphoma and squamous cell carcinoma.²
• Bulldogs – This breed is susceptible to lymphoma and mast cell tumors.²
• Saint Bernards – The most common forms of cancer in this breed are lymphoma and osteosarcoma.²
• Scottish Terriers – This breed is prone to lymphoma and melanoma.²
• Boston Terriers – The most common forms of cancer in this breed are mast cell tumors and melanoma.²

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What to Do If Your Dog Has Cancer

Oncology for dogs is available! If your pet has been diagnosed with cancer, contact our Pet Advocates at (833) PET-HERO or your local PetCure Oncology center. Our team members are ready to help answer your questions.

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1. _{National Canine Cancer Foundation. Accessed July 23, 2018, from https://wearethecure.org/learn-more-about-canine-cancer/canine-cancer-library/}
2. _{Morris Animal Foundation. Accessed July 23, 2018, from https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/assets/pdfs/publications/cancer-and-dogs.pdf}
3. _{PetMD. Accessed July 23, 2018, from https://petmd.com/dog/slideshows/general-health/dog-breeds-highest-cancer-rate}