Commonly Affected Breeds
The following breeds are more likely to develop mitral valve disease:1
- Boston Terrier
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Chihuahua
- Fox Terrier
- Miniature Pinscher
- Miniature and Toy Poodles
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Pekingese
- Pomeranian
- Whippet
The following breeds are more likely to develop dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM):1
- Afghan Hound
- American Cocker Spaniel
- Boxer
- Dalmatian
- Doberman Pinscher
- English Bulldog
- English Cocker Spaniel
- Great Dane
- Irish Wolfhound
- Newfoundland
- Saint Bernard
- Scottish Deerhound
1. Ware WA. Cardiovascular Disease in Small Animal Medicine. London: Manson Publishing Ltd; 2011.
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