Any dog can suffer from bloat, but it's most common in larger
dogs with deep chests like Boxers, German Shepherds, Bloodhounds, English Setters, Labrador Retrievers and so on.
Some large or giant breed dogs, especially
dogs with deep chests (Great Danes, standard poodles, Dobermans), have a susceptibility to «bloat», a condition where the stomach twists, blocking the delivery of nutrients and blood throughout the body.
Certain breeds of
dogs with deep chests and narrow waists, such as hounds, bouvier des Flandres, or doberman pinschers are more susceptible to a syndrome of gastric torsion and bloat.
While the exact cause of bloat is currently unknown, large and giant breed
dogs with deep chests such as Great Danes, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Boxers, and Standard Poodles are more susceptible to bloat.
Large - breed
dogs with deep chests are anatomically predisposed.
Large to giant breed
dogs with deep chests are the most commonly affected (Great Danes, Weimaraners, Saint Bernards, Setters, Dobermans, and Standard Poodles).
Gastric torsion (often referred to as bloat) is a common hazard in
all dogs with deep chests.
These include hip and elbow dysplasia (heritable condition can lead to lameness and severe pain), bloat or gastric torsion (a serious condition that affects large sized
dogs with deep chests),
Large
dogs with deep chests are prone to this condition, for example, but not limited to: Great Danes, Dobermans, and German Shepherds.
So, if you have
a dog with a deep chest and have a high possibility of developing this condition, some steps can be taken to help reduce the possibility that it will become a problem.
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a dog with a deep chest, short legs, and a sturdy tail: The deep chest gives the dog a place to rest his body while his legs are throwing dirt out of the hole; the short legs allows the Scottie to throw dirt to the sides, not back between his legs; and, the firmly rooted, sturdy and thick tail allowed the Highlander to pull to the dog back out of the hole by the tail with the critter firmly locked in the Scottie's huge teeth and powerful jaws.
Not exact matches
Although the condition almost always occurs in giant or large breed
dogs with narrow,
deep chests, gastric dilatation (usually without volvulus or twisted intestines), occasionally occurs in small senior
dogs.
In breeds
with a high risk of bloat, such as Great Danes, German Shepherd
Dogs, and Akitas (as well as other deep chested dogs), a preventive surgery called a prophylactic gastropexy can often be performed when the dog is being spayed or neute
Dogs, and Akitas (as well as other
deep chested dogs), a preventive surgery called a prophylactic gastropexy can often be performed when the dog is being spayed or neute
dogs), a preventive surgery called a prophylactic gastropexy can often be performed when the
dog is being spayed or neutered.
The Doberman Pinscher is a medium to large,
deep -
chested dog breed
with a sleek and sturdy appearance.
This build, in combination
with a
deep chest, heavy brow and powerful hindquarters, enables the
dog to move through thick underbrush when hunting.
Large breed
dogs with deep, narrow
chests like a Weimaraner are most prone to this disease.
Hugely active and energetic, these small
dogs have very muscular shoulders and legs, along
with deep chests to support the sturdy lungs that keep them going when running.
There seems to be no consensus on causation except the known added risk
with deep chested and giant breed
dogs and stress.
Large - and giant - breed
dogs, especially those
with deep chests, are at greatest risk of bloat, but
dogs of any size can be stricken.
I know
with deep chested dogs you have to be very careful in their feeding, but this guy has champion
dogs so it's not like he is new to the game.
Even
with the miniature version, the
chest of the
dog is
deep and the neck is only of medium length, blending into well - set, broad shoulders.
Large and giant breed
dogs with narrow,
deep chests are predisposed to GDV.
With their
deep chest, Bernese Mountain
Dogs are at higher - than - normal risk for the emergency gastrointestinal syndrome called bloat.
Tacoma Jack's Replica was described as being a short bodied, big boned and
deep chested dog with great intelligence and excellent disposition.
In general, this is a small to medium - size
dog with a compact, well - muscled body that is slightly longer than it is tall,
deep chest and strong neck.
The Beauceron is a muscular,
deep -
chested and imposing
dog with a short coat and a long tail, somewhat resembling a cross between a Doberman Pinscher and a German Shepherd D
dog with a short coat and a long tail, somewhat resembling a cross between a Doberman Pinscher and a German Shepherd
DogDog.
These
dogs have a rectangular appearance
with deep chests that extend down half of their height.
They include large - breed
dogs with deep, narrow
chests (e.g. Irish Setter);
dogs that eat one or two very large meals a day;
dogs that bolt down their food;
dog who eat primarily dry
dog food;
dogs who exercise heavily immediately before or after a meal; and
dogs with a fearful or nervous temperament.
A typical scenario starts
with a large,
deep -
chested dog, usually fed once daily.
For such
deep -
chested, solid
dogs, they move quickly
with great nimbleness afoot.
These
dogs are
deep -
chested with well - developed muscles and a rugged appearance.
Certain
dog breeds that have a
deep -
chested body type are more commonly affected
with this condition.
This is a
deep chested dog breed
with large paws.
The Australian Kelpie is a shorter more compact
dog breed
with a
deep chest and long and narrow head.
As
with most
deep -
chested dog breeds, canine bloat is a concern but this can be mitigated by modifying feeding habits and posture.
This is a
deep and broad -
chested dog with wide - set forelegs.
The most commonly affected breeds are those
with a large,
deep chest, such as the Akita, Great Dane, German Shepherd and Doberman Pincher, though all
dogs are at risk for developing this condition.
With their
deep chests and large - boned bodies, Bernese Mountain
dogs are impressive looking
dogs.
The PWD is a broad and
deep -
chested dog with a wide, muscular back.
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) is a life threatening condition that can occur in any
dog but is most frequently seen in large breed,
deep -
chested dogs with narrow waists.
Bloat can occur in any
dog, but large - breed
dogs with deep, narrow
chests like Saint Bernards, Irish Setters, Great Danes, and Shepherds tend to be more susceptible.
The Nova Scotia Duck Toller is a medium sized,
deep chested dog with a powerful, compact, well - muscled body on sturdy, solid legs.
Bloat is more common in larger
dogs, especially large,
deep -
chested breeds like the Great Dane, and for those
with some family history of the condition.
The Chow Chow, an all - purpose
dog of ancient China, presents the picture of a muscular,
deep -
chested aristocrat
with an air of inscrutable timelessness.
Small
dogs are rarely affected,
with the exception of Dachshunds, who are also
deep -
chested.