Malassezia can be a complicating
factor in a dog of any breed with a skin condition, but dogs of the following breeds have a higher risk of Malassezia dermatitis or otitis: American cocker spaniel, basset hound, dachshund, English setter, poodle, Shetland Sheepdog, Shih Ezu, and many Terrier breeds including the West Highland White, Australian, Jack Russell, Maltese, and Silky.
In fact, Dr. Labato says, these days, with breeders aware of the disease and screening for the trait in German shepherds, veterinarians are more likely to see the condition as a complication of some other
disease in a dog of any breed than in a German shepherd genetically primed to develop the problem.
Knee injuries are one of the most common
conditions in dogs of all breeds, especially large, active dogs like Labradors, Newfoundlands, German shepherds, Rottweilers and golden retrievers.
CCL injuries
occur in dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes but they are especially common in Labrador Retrievers, Newfoundlands, Rottweilers, and Pit Bulls.
Every breed of dog registered by the AKC has at least one rescue organization that will
take in dogs of that breed and places them in new loving homes.
Most of the cases have been
in dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes — although 10 cats have been sickened, too — after eating chicken, duck and sweet potato jerky treats.
But because these factors are ones that can be controlled by better educated owners, it is possible to reduce these risks, not just in pit bulls but
in dogs of all breeds.
Although more prevalent in these breeds, hip dysplasia can occur
in dogs of any breed and size including Mixed Breeds, as well as in cats.