Dog Breeds At High Risk For Bloat

While any breed of dog can experience bloat, there are certain breeds that are at a higher risk of bloat due to their conformation.  Dog breeds with a deep and narrow chest are at the highest risk of bloat.  (Further, non-breed risk factors are covered in the articles entitled Dietary Risk Factors Associated With Dog Bloat and Non-Dietary Risk Factors Associated With Canine Bloat.)

The breed at the greatest risk of developing bloat is the Great Dane.  In fact, the average likelihood of a Great Dane developing bloat during its lifetime is 42.4%.  Breeds also at a high risk of GDV are:  Weimaraner, St. Bernard, Standard Poodle, Irish Wolfhound, Irish Setter, Bloodhound, Akita, Rottweiler, and German Shepherd.  Other breeds with deep chests are also at an increased risk.

 

High Risk Breeds:

Great Dane

Weimaraner

Boxer

St. Bernard

Standard Poodle

Irish Setter

Irish Wolfhound

Bloodhound

Doberman

Akita

Rottweiler

German Shepard

 

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   Jerold S. Bell, DVM, “Risk Factors For Canine Bloat”