
Just like humans, dogs are prone to a lot of health issues. It happens, it’s the circle of life after all. But when they get sick our world seems like it’s coming to an end, and it feels horrible. How can that be avoided?
Well, if you already have a dog then giving him a healthy lifestyle would be a good first step. But you must remember that it’s not always in our power to keep them away from sick days or health issues.
If you’ve thought about getting a pooch in your household and you are concerned about their health issues, you can get a breed with the least amount of health issues, such as the following breeds:
26 thoughts on “10 Dog Breeds With The Least Health Issues”
hello I’m looking for a good dog that loves to play in the snow and stay with my sister help her out with the guys stay away from her
After having 2 golden retrievers and having health issues with both of them I needed to find a breed similar but without health problems as I love this breed soo much.
After getting a 2 year old black dog from a rescue, we found the perfect breed. We did the dna test and found out she is 50% Golden retriever and 50% English Springer Spaniel.
She is now 12 years old and slowing down a lot but has had zero health issues her whole life. I found some breeders that actually breed the Spangold Retriever which was so exciting to find.
I just want to read the article I can’t get to the bottom line of the top 10 healthiest breeds. Because the ads are layer upon layer. Very frustrating.
Carolina Dogs. We have two and they are just about 12 years old (same litter sisters). They are still extremely active and playful.
You forgot to mention that Huskies seldom bark. They will occasionally howl as a greeting, but they don’t bark. They are also lousy watch dogs. The breed is built to travel, so they don’t have much of a territorial instinct. Mine both lived amicably with two to four cats during their lives. Great friends of mine, both.
Where is the promised list of 10 dogs? I’m unsubscribing due to your dishonesty.
Our Tibetan terrier lived to 15 years. A marble-size mast cell when she was 12, treated at Tufts Animal Hospital, gave her another 3 yrs. No other trips to vet needed except for vaccinations & toenail trims. Great character. Smart. Sturdy, Our current TT is 6. Only annual vet checkup. No health issues.
Where is the list??? Too many Rabbit Holes VERY IRRITATING!
Dachshunds make up a good portion of IVDD cases, which makes them become either down in the rear (unable to walk) or fully paraplegic. It can be fixed through surgery but it is an expensive and long recovery process.
I have a dog , lost my wife to brain cancer a few months ago and l dont know where i would be with out him
I have to believe that Samoyeds are one of the healthiest breeds out there!! They have a wedge head, a natural coat, and a long muzzle. They have NOT been over designed or changed due to man. They are the same as they were 200 years ago.
Your “Fun Fact” on Basenjis: “ Fun fact: In the past, due to its great sense of scent and sight, this breed was trained to hunt and control rodent situations in villages.”
That is not an “In the past” – they are still used to hunt in villages in parts of Africa. Various activities in the US and other countries, such as coursing or barn hunting, show the natural hunting instincts.
I’m on my second Greyhound and am totally enchanted with this breed. Absolutely great with toddlers and children. No issues with barking or biting. A really calm demeanor even in the face of stranger dogs approaching her. My backyard is HUGE so that’s her racetrack. She was tested to see if she would be good with cats, and she was. She loves and cleans all her 4 kitties. She’s a much loved and valuable part of my family.
Had a Black lab mixed with Chow. Obedient never bit anyone lab part, little aggressive chow, but controlable. Never visited a vet other than for shots.
I want NO DOG HAIR ALL OVER
We liked mixed breeds.
They seem to be healthier than purebred dogs.
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I have had pitbulls over the past 40 years and have noticed they require little intervention from the vet other than routine exams. Although they may not have the life span you see in others they are quite healthy if exercised.
That should read “fewest” health issues instead of “least.”
How big does a Beagle get and do they shed a lot?
What breeds? What am I not seeing?
Dachshunds have multiple health problems. They are frequently seen in the Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Neurology depts of specialty veterinary hospitals. More in Neuro than elsewhere, mostly for spinal surgeries, but brain surgeries.
Odd of you to use Golden Retrievers as the lead picture. Especially since they are known for cancer.
I had friends with a dachsund. He broke his back. It was bred to be too long and too weak. He also could NOT be housebroken.
Dachshunds are notorious for bad teeth and gums, annual dental visits are very expensive and do not prevent issues. Brush their teeth, forget about it with our rescues, they’re not having it. Bones don’t help. The back issues can happen even in dogs who are not overweight and are active. We’ve had 5 of them, yes they live long lives but to say they are not prone to health issues is incorrect.
I have an Australian Shepherd/Heeler. His visit to our vet is 1 time a year for his vaccinations and Rabies. That’s the only time he’s been to his Vet. He’s very healthy.