"New Research Identifies Dog Breeds at Higher Risk of Cancer"

New research has identified specific dog breeds with a higher likelihood of developing cancer, challenging the belief that larger dogs are at greater risk. The study found that large, but not the largest, breeds generally have the highest cancer risk, with flat-coated retrievers, Bernese mountain dogs, and Westies being among the most prone. The findings offer insights into genetic mutations and inbreeding's impact on cancer risk in dogs, and could help track changes in cancer susceptibility among breeds in the future.