Cancer in dogs
A broad term for diseases where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and can spread through the body. Signs vary widely depending on the type and location. It is a leading cause of death in older dogs.
Breeds commonly associated with Cancer (21)
70
American Staffordshire Terrier12.5 yr · medium
44
Bernese Mountain Dog10.1 yr · giant
64
Borzoi12.0 yr · large
47
Boxer11.3 yr · large
38
Bullmastiff10.2 yr · giant
65
Flat Coated Retriever11.7 yr · large
67
Giant Schnauzer12.1 yr · large
79
Golden Retriever13.2 yr · large
47
Great Dane10.6 yr · giant
53
Great Pyrenees10.9 yr · giant
61
Greyhound11.5 yr · large
41
Irish Wolfhound9.9 yr · giant
45
Leonberger10.0 yr · giant
53
Rottweiler10.6 yr · large
78
Saluki13.3 yr · large
48
Scottish Deerhound10.5 yr · giant
74
Scottish Terrier12.7 yr · small
68
Skye Terrier12.4 yr · small
38
St Bernard9.3 yr · giant
67
Staffordshire Bull Terrier12.0 yr · medium
80
Vizsla13.5 yr · large
Related cancer conditions
Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.