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Best in show?largest value16087$26,6868016.5092,680$1,3493322,441
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we rated 87 dog breedssmallest value11$15,79217.560288$2701113,561XX
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Sources - see bottom right
categorydatadog score
POPULARITY IN US
POPULARITY IN US
LIFETIME COST, $
5 LIFETIME COST
1 INTELLIGENCE (TRAINABILITY) ranking
INTELLIGENCE (TRAINABILITY) ranking
2 LONGEVITYLONGEVITY
3 NO. OF GENETIC AILMENTS
GENETIC AILMENTS
4a average purchase price, US$
average purchase price, US$
4b food costs per year, US$
food costs per year, US$
5a grooming required
grooming required
5b suitability for children
suitability for children
ULTIMATE TOP DOG MEGA SCORE (with kids)
ULTIMATE TOP DATA DOG MEGA RANKING - without kids
ULTIMATE TOP DATA DOG MEGA RANKING - with kids
ULTIMATE TOP DOG MEGA SCORE
POPULAR RATING
size category
weight (kg)
weight (lbs)
shoulder height (cm)
shoulder height (in)
notesourcelink
intelligence category
repetitions to understand new commands
obey first command (% of time)
longevity sample size - survey sample size
GENETIC DISEASES - congenital ailments: summary / areas affected
congenital ailments: summary / areas affected
exclude?most abandoned?4 LIFETIME COST, $4 LIFETIME COST
average purchase price (US $)
price bracket
lowest (US$)
highest (US$)
food per week, average, £
min, £
max, £
food per week, $
food per year, $
food per lifetime, $
Other regular costs, total per lifetime, $
total per year, $
total, per year, £
toys, presents, treats, per year, £
pet sitters, per year, £
grooming, per year, £
vet fees per year, £
kennels per year, £
one offs, $
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Dog breed
American Kennel Club group
1- 173, 1 = most poular, US. American Kennel Club registrations 2011, pure breeds only
ranking within breeds with full data only
in descending rank (higher score = better), normalized as percentage
1 = easiest to train / learn new commands
in descending rank (higher score = better), normalized as percentage
years, weighted average - see note
in ascending rank order (higher score = better), normalized as percentage
serious only
0 = 100% ... 9 = 0%
mean, from puppyfind.com
reverse ranked percentile
reverse ranked percentile
once every.. 1=day. 2=week 3=few weeks
once every few weeks 100%, week 75%, day 50%
1 - highly suitable. 2 - medium suitability. 3 - low suitability
100% = highly suitable, 50% = medum, 0% = low
intelligence + longevity + ailments + cost scores (50% each) + 100% grooming score. highest possible score: 5
intelligence + longevity + ailments + 50% (purchase price + food costs + grooming score). highest possible score: 4.5
pure breeds, American Kennel Club 2011
mean of 'ideal' range for breed, mean of dogs and bitches
popularity ranking: some breeds not included. intelligence ranking: some rank spots have multiple breeds. longevity is weighted average (mean) of several sources. price is mean price, first 10 puppies/breed, puppyfind.com 11-13 July 2012.
<20 = not trustworthy
only serious + common for breed
only serious + common for breedX = excludeno data
in descending rank (higher score = better), normalized as percentage
mean, from puppyfind.com
converted to US $ using Google Finance
food per week x 52.1775 x average lifespan (column N)
if no average lifespan data, then 'no data'
converted to US $ using Google Finance
averaged across all dog breeds. pet food excluded as calculated separately (see food costs)
Initial outlay: leash, collar, ID tag; food dishes; crate & bedding; toys and chews.
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Border Collieherding3.644539$20,14348%1100%12.5279%278%$62371%$32468%275%30%4.021293.6445mediumno datano data5120Brightest<5>95164eye problems, deafnessCollie eye anomaly, deafness17,25347%623budget17510504445.292763,45412,9761,036784121126244177116200
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Border Terrierterrier3.618061$22,63814%3070%14.0098%0100%$83344%$32468%275%1100%4.99213.6180small613.5no datano dataAbove average15-25>70177nonenone19,40611%833mid-price25012004445.292763,86314,5101,036784121126244177116200
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Brittanysporting3.543030$22,58916%1980%12.9289%0100%$61872%$46623%275%250%4.423113.5430medium16354819Excellent5-15>8528nonenone19,33314%618budget30012005.7547.57.603975,12413,3911,036784121126244177116200
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Cairn Terrierterrier3.535948$21,99222%3561%13.8495%278%$43595%$32468%275%1100%4.91423.5359small6142510Above average15-25>70156'lion jaw', heart problems
Craniomandibular osteopathy ("lion jaw"), Mitral valve dysplasia
18,79823%435budget3006004445.292763,81914,3441,036784121126244177116200
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Welsh Springer Spanielsporting3.3413081$20,22447%3169%12.4977%189%$75055%$32468%275%1100%4.71543.34130mediumno datano data4618only one dog for saleAbove average15-25>70172hip problemship dysplasia17,34146%750mid-price7507504445.292763,44612,9451,036784121126244177116200
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English Cocker Spanielsporting3.336351$18,99363%1882%11.6654%0100%$80052%$32468%275%1100%4.70653.3363medium14304116Excellent5-15>851199nonenone16,30263%800mid-price60010004445.292763,21712,0851,036784121126244177116200
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Cocker Spanielsporting3.32727$24,3309%2079%12.5078%278%$46593%$67421%275%1100%4.67763.3027small11253714.5American cocker spanielExcellent5-15>85-eye, skin problemsRetinal dysplasia, seborrhea19,30315%465budget250800---94555,68212,9561,036784121126244177116200lifespanhttp://www.yourdogsbreed.com/dog-breeds/100-cocker-spaniel.htmlhttp://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/cocker-spanielhttp://www.purina.com.au/sitecore/content/PurinaAustralia/Home/owning-a-dog/dog-breeds/American-Cocker-Spaniel
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Papillontoy3.263833$21,00136%892%13.0090%544%$74056%$32468%275%250%4.138223.2638smallno datano data249.5Brightest<5>95100
cataracts, hair loss, heart, eye, blood clotting disorders
Cataracts, Follicular dysplasias, Mitral valve dysplasia, Progressive retinal atrophy, von Willebrand's disease
18,00137%740mid-price40010004445.292763,58713,4741,036784121126244177116200
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Australian Cattle Dogherding3.256049$20,39543%1090%11.6755%189%$53085%$46623%275%30%3.639523.2560mediumno datano data4718.5Brightest<5>9511hip problemship dysplasia17,45443%530budget25010005.7547.57.603974,62912,0951,036784121126244177116200
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Shetland Sheepdogherding3.222020$21,00634%694%12.5380%544%$46593%$40563%150%1100%4.471183.2220small10.15223714.5Brightest<5>95439
eye problems, deafness, skin + heart problems, blood clotting disorders
Collie eye anomaly (CEA), deafness, Dermatomyositis and ulcerative dermatosis, Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), von Willebrand's disease
17,06951%465budget1501000---52733,41712,9871,036784121126244177116200http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/shetland-sheepdog#groominghttp://www.purina.com.au/sitecore/content/PurinaAustralia/Home/owning-a-dog/dog-breeds/Shetland-Sheepdog
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Siberian Huskyworking3.221616$22,04920%4545%12.5883%0100%$65067%$46623%3100%1100%4.721033.2216medium2247.55521.75Longevity based on UK KC Survey 2004
UK Kennel Club survey 2004
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/549
Average25-40>50129nonenone18,87821%650budget45010005.7547.57.603974,99013,0391,036784121126244177116200
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Lhasa Apsonon-sporting3.216250$22,03121%6815%13.9297%189%$35098%$32468%275%1100%4.581273.2162small7152710.5Fair40-80>3091'dry eye'
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) - "dry eye"
18,81822%350budget1755504445.292763,84114,4271,036784121126244177116200
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Affenpinschertoy3.213984$18,33372%3756%11.4247%0100%$51090%$32468%275%250%4.0713263.20139smallno datano data2610.25Above average15-25>7021nonenone15,69771%510budget2008004445.292763,15111,8361,036784121126244177116200
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Dachshundhound3.1999$20,11349%4937%12.6385%278%$42397%$32468%275%30%3.5714543.199small1124no datano dataAverage25-40>50265skin, spinal problems
acanthosis nigricans, Intervertebral disk disease
17,19848%423budget1257504445.292763,48513,0901,036784121126244177116200
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Miniature Schnauzerterrier3.191212$20,08751%1287%11.8156%278%$71557%$40563%275%250%4.0714273.1912small715.53313Excellent5-15>85232liver, sinus problems
Portosystemic shunt, Sick sinus syndrome
16,37661%715mid-price2001600---52733,22112,2401,036784121126244177116200http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/miniature-schnauzer#groominghttp://www.purina.com.au/sitecore/content/PurinaAustralia/Home/owning-a-dog/dog-breeds/Schnauzer-Miniature
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Chihuahuatoy3.151414$26,2502%6716%16.50100%189%$58878%$32468%275%30%3.5316553.1514small25.5135weight should not exceed 6 poundsFair40-80>30-knee problemsPatellar luxation22,4411%588budget20015004445.292764,55317,1011,036784121126244177116200lifespanhttp://www.yourdogsbreed.com/dog-breeds/95-chihuahua.htmlhttp://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/chihuahua
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Australian Terrierterrier3.1112177$17,89276%3464%11.0540%0100%$64070%$32468%275%250%3.9917303.11121smallno datano data2710.5Above average15-25>70241nonenone15,34275%640budget2009004445.292763,04911,4531,036784121126244177116200
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Whippethound3.115746$20,97638%5134%12.8787%0100%$91536%$32468%275%250%3.9917303.1157mediumno datano data5120Average25-40>50500nonenone18,00536%915mid-price65012004445.292763,55113,3391,036784121126244177116200
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English Springer Spanielsporting3.092929$21,94624%1386%12.5482%456%$61574%$46623%275%1100%4.471993.0929medium20455019.5Excellent5-15>85194
hip, eye, skin problems; enzyme deficiency
Hip dysplasia, Phosphofructokinase (PFK) deficiency, Retinal dysplasia, seborrhea
18,78624%615budget45015005.7547.57.603974,97412,9971,036784121126244177116200
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West Highland White Terrier
terrier3.083532$20,49041%4741%12.8086%367%$53884%$32468%275%1100%4.4520103.0835smallno datano data2710.5Average25-40>5080
'lion jaw', 'dry eye', skin problems
Craniomandibular osteopathy ("lion jaw"), Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) - "dry eye", seborrhea
17,53640%538budget2757504445.292763,53213,2671,036784121126244177116200
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Bedlington Terrierterrier3.0713483$22,10717%4054%13.5193%278%$1,05822%$32468%275%250%3.9521353.07134small920no datano dataPrice: only 6 puppies for breedAverage25-40>5054liver, eye problemsChronic hepatitis, Retinal dysplasia18,98817%1,058mid-price25018004445.292763,72814,0021,036784121126244177116200
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Poodlenon-sporting3.0488$21,23731%299%11.9560%278%$90038%$46623%275%250%3.9222393.048mediumno datano data411615 in is min height for standard poodleBrightest<5>951178
fatal stomach bloat, skin disorder
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (serious stomach disorder), sebaceous adenitis (skin disorder)
18,22531%900mid-price50015005.7547.57.603974,74012,3861,036784121126244177116200
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Bichon Frisenon-sporting3.033934$19,73554%4545%12.2168%0100%$69362%$32468%150%1100%4.2825163.0339smallno datano data2710.5Average25-40>50146nonenone16,91653%693budget25015004445.292763,36912,6551,036784121126244177116200
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German Shorthaired Pointer
sporting3.031515$25,8423%1784%11.4649%189%$54583%$9715%275%1100%4.4123123.0315large2862.56124Excellent5-15>85203hip problemship dysplasia20,12410%545budget200850---136557,50111,8781,036784121126244177116200http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/german-shorthaired-pointer#groominghttp://www.purina.com.au/sitecore/content/PurinaAustralia/Home/owning-a-dog/dog-breeds/German-Short-Haired-Pointer
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Pointersporting3.0311574$24,4458%4349%12.4275%189%$29499%$7106%275%1100%4.4024133.03115large2759.56525.5English Pointer. price: 8 puppies for sale onlyAverage25-40>50145hip problemship dysplasia20,8637%294budget505008.757.51011.576047,49612,8731,036784121126244177116200
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Tibetan Spanielnon-sporting3.0211473$25,5495%4643%14.4299%0100%$1,05024%$46623%275%1100%4.4026143.02114small5122510Average25-40>50125nonenone21,9152%1,050mid-price50020005.7547.57.603975,71914,9461,036784121126244177116200
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Labrador Retrieversporting2.9711$21,29930%793%12.0463%367%$81051%$46623%275%1100%4.3527152.971medium3167.55823Brightest<5>951101elbows, hips, eyes
elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia, retinal dysplasia
18,26430%810mid-price29915005.7547.57.603974,77512,4791,036784121126244177116200
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Maltesetoy2.932323$19,08462%5925%12.2569%189%$65069%$270100%150%30%3.1829652.9323small25239Fair40-80>3042heart problemsPatent ductus arteriosus (PDA)15,77370%650budget3001000---31822,22712,6961,036784121126244177116200http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/maltese#groominghttp://www.purina.com.au/sitecore/content/PurinaAustralia/Home/owning-a-dog/dog-breeds/Maltese
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Pomeraniantoy2.931717$15,79293%2377%9.6723%189%$67066%$32468%275%250%3.8128452.9317small25no datano dataExcellent5-15>8529heart problemsPatent ductus arteriosus (PDA)13,56193%670budget20015004445.292762,66810,0221,036784121126244177116200
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Shih Tzutoy2.931111$21,15232%7013%13.2092%189%$58380%$32468%150%1100%4.1829192.9311small612.5259.75Lowest80-100<2597eye problems
Exposure keratopathy syndrome (exophthalmos, lagophthalmos, and/or macroblepharon)
18,10632%583budget27512004445.292763,64213,6811,036784121126244177116200
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Australian Shepherdherding2.912424$21,45828%4252%12.2871%278%$56582%$46623%275%250%3.7831462.9124mediumno datano data5220.5Average25-40>50641deafness, hip problemsdeafness, hip dysplasia18,36329%565budget25010005.7547.57.603974,87112,7281,036784121126244177116200
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Yorkshire Terriertoy2.8555$20,70139%2775%12.6084%456%$1,05723%$32468%150%30%3.1032692.855small25.5no datano dataAbove average15-25>7063
knee, liver, trachea, eye disorders
Patellar luxation, Portosystemic shunt, tracheal collapse, Retinal dysplasia
17,79338%1,057mid-price27528004445.292763,47713,0591,036784121126244177116200
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Irish Settersporting2.847056$20,32345%3561%11.6353%278%$52586%$46623%275%1100%4.2133172.8470large29656626Above average15-25>70922hip, eye problems
Hip dysplasia, Progressive retinal atrophy
17,39245%525budget30010005.7547.57.603974,61312,0541,036784121126244177116200
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Pharaoh Houndhound2.8115186$21,04733%3756%11.8357%0100%$91337%$46623%275%250%3.6934472.81151mediumno datano data5823price: 6 puppies for sale onlyAbove average15-25>7015nonenone18,06633%913mid-price47510005.7547.57.603974,69212,2611,036784121126244177116200
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Brussels Griffontoy2.87759$19,55157%5925%12.0061%0100%$83345%$32468%275%30%3.1836662.8077small49no datano dataFair40-80>3071nonenone16,78156%833mid-price50015004445.292763,31112,4371,036784121126244177116200
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Golden Retrieversporting2.844$21,44729%497%12.0463%456%$95831%$46623%275%1100%4.1737202.804medium27605822.75Brightest<5>951314elbows, hips, eyes, heart
elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia, retinal dysplasia, subaortic stenosis
18,41328%958mid-price32525005.7547.57.603974,77512,4791,036784121126244177116200
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Samoyedworking2.86955$25,3526%3368%12.4476%189%$1,16215%$7106%275%1100%4.1835182.8069mediumno datano data5421.25Above average15-25>70232hip problemship dysplasia21,7643%1,162mid-price79514008.757.51011.576047,50812,8931,036784121126244177116200
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Beaglehound2.7933$19,46859%739%12.3072%189%$288100%$32468%150%1100%4.0438282.793smallno datano data3614Lowest80-100<25303heart problemsPulmonic stenosis16,63059%288budget1006004445.292763,39412,7481,036784121126244177116200
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
sporting2.784640$16,69784%2775%9.4822%189%$52287%$46623%275%1100%4.1639212.7846large3167.56023.5Above average15-25>70776hip problemship dysplasia14,30884%522budget1757955.7547.57.603973,7609,8261,036784121126244177116200
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Tibetan Terriernon-sporting2.758664$20,33644%6222%12.3174%0100%$1,14017%$32468%275%250%3.6340512.7586small11243915.5Fair40-80>30102nonenone17,49541%1,140mid-price45016004445.292763,39712,7591,036784121126244177116200
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Gordon Settersporting2.739469$19,60556%3464%11.1041%189%$70059%$46623%275%1100%4.1041232.7394large2862.564253 dogs onlyAbove average15-25>70169hip problemship dysplasia16,80755%700mid-price5001005.7547.57.603974,40311,5051,036784121126244177116200
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English Settersporting2.728765$20,31246%3756%11.5752%278%$61574%$46623%275%1100%4.0943252.7287largeno datano data6224.5Above average15-25>70402deafness, hip problemsdeafness, hip dysplasia17,39644%615budget25010005.7547.57.603974,58911,9921,036784121126244177116200
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Pugtoy2.722626$18,52768%5729%11.0039%189%$46992%$40563%275%1100%4.0942242.7226medium7164116Fair40-80>30163'dry eye'
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) - "dry eye"
15,07077%469budget250699---52733,00011,4011,036784121126244177116200http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/pug#groominghttp://www.purina.com.au/sitecore/content/PurinaAustralia/Home/owning-a-dog/dog-breeds/Pug
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Briardherding2.7112579$19,67355%3070%11.1743%189%$65067%$46623%150%1100%3.9644332.71125largeno datano data6224.5Only 2 puppies for saleAbove average15-25>7071hip problemship dysplasia16,85754%650budget5008005.7547.57.603974,43011,5771,036784121126244177116200
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Norfolk Terrierterrier2.7112076$24,30810%5630%13.0791%0100%$2,0832%$46623%275%250%3.5845532.71120small512249.5price: 9 puppies onlyFair40-80>30324nonenone21,0146%2,083high-end25025005.7547.57.603975,18413,5461,036784121126244177116200
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Flat-Coated Retrieversporting2.79067$16,00090%1882%9.0214%0100%$60077%$46623%150%1100%3.9546342.7090mediumno datano data5923.25Price: 3 dogs onlyExcellent5-15>851198nonenone13,72690%600budget30012005.7547.57.603973,5789,3491,036784121126244177116200
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Boston Terriernon-sporting2.612222$17,74177%5431%10.9238%189%$69063%$32468%275%1100%3.9847322.6122medium
NA (3 classes)
NA (3 classes)
no datano dataAverage25-40>5042breathing problemsbrachycephalic syndrome15,22176%690budget40010504445.292763,01311,3181,036784121126244177116200
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Doberman Pinscherworking2.591313$18,39771%595%10.3332%456%$79054%$46623%275%250%3.4749572.5913largeno datano data6626Brightest<5>95201
heart, spine, blood clotting disorders
Dilated cardiomyopathy, Cervical vertebral instability (Wobbler syndrome), Intervertebral disk disease, von Willebrand's disease
15,79369%790mid-price30012005.7547.57.603974,09710,7071,036784121126244177116200
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English Toy Spanieltoy2.5912980$17,52179%4545%10.1029%0100%$92533%$40563%275%250%3.4748562.59129small5112510Average25-40>5022nonenone14,34883%925mid-price1501500---52732,75510,4681,036784121126244177116200height food costhttp://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/english-toy-spaniel#healthhttp://www.purina.com.au/owning-a-dog/dog-breeds/King-Charles-Spaniel
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Belgian Tervurenherding2.5710872$19,13261%1485%10.6034%278%$1,07021%$46623%275%1100%3.9452382.57108largeno datano data6124Excellent5-15>85105epilepsy, eye problems
Idiopathic epilepsy, Pannus - chronic superficial keratitis
16,46160%1,070mid-price85012005.7547.57.603974,20410,9861,036784121126244177116200
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
toy2.572121$18,63967%4448%11.2946%278%$1,01728%$32468%275%1100%3.9550352.5721small715.53212.5Average25-40>50829heart, spinal problems
Mitral valve dysplasia, Chiari-like malformation (CM) and syringomyelia (SM)
16,03366%1,017mid-price10018004445.292763,11511,7011,036784121126244177116200
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Dalmatiannon-sporting2.577357$19,88653%3955%11.2745%278%$69561%$46623%275%1100%3.9550352.5773mediumno datano data5321Above average15-25>70404deafness, urinary stonesDeafness, Urolithiasis (stones)17,04652%695budget35010005.7547.57.603974,47011,6811,036784121126244177116200
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Basset Houndhound2.544136$18,32874%7111%11.4348%278%$49091%$32468%275%1100%3.9253392.5441smallno datano data3614Lowest80-100<25152blood, skin disorders
Platelet dysfunction (thrombocytopathia, Basset hound thrombopathia), seborrhea
15,69072%490budget15010004445.292763,15411,8471,036784121126244177116200
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Basenjihound2.519368$22,09618%792%13.5894%367%$94032%$32468%275%250%3.3854592.5193medium10234216.5Lowest80-100<2546
kidney, eye problems, anaemia
Fanconi syndrome, Persistent pupillary membranes (PPM), Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency
18,96218%940mid-price60012004445.292763,74714,0751,036784121126244177116200
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Italian Greyhoundtoy2.496553$16,46386%6024%10.0228%0100%$80052%$32468%275%30%2.8655772.4965smallno datano data3614Fair40-80>30203nonenone14,15086%800mid-price5001204445.292762,76510,3851,036784121126244177116200
60
Staffordshire Bull Terrierterrier2.487658$21,65025%4937%12.0566%189%$1,14516%$46623%275%1100%3.8656412.4876medium14313815Average25-40>50157hip problemship dysplasia18,61325%1,145mid-price50015005.7547.57.603974,77912,4891,036784121126244177116200
61
Bouvier des Flandresherding2.478362$18,95964%2972%10.3433%189%$1,3356%$46623%275%1100%3.8457422.4783largeno datano data6525.5Above average15-25>701079hip problemship dysplasia16,35362%1,335mid-price80025005.7547.57.603974,10110,7171,036784121126244177116200
62
Pembroke Welsh Corgiherding2.452525$23,97813%1189%12.2569%90%$58779%$67421%275%1100%3.8258432.4525small12262811Excellent5-15>85116
cataracts + other eye problems, connective tissue, nerves, kidneys, spine, blood clotting disorders
Cataracts, Corneal dystrophy, Cutaneous asthenia (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome), Degenerative myelopathy, Familial kidney disease, Intervertebral disk disease, Persistent pupillary membranes (PPM), Retinal dysplasia, von Willebrand's disease
19,05116%587budget375750---94555,56812,6961,036784121126244177116200http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/pembroke-welsh-corgi#groominghttp://www.purina.com.au/sitecore/content/PurinaAustralia/Home/owning-a-dog/dog-breeds/Welsh-Corgi-Pembroke
63
Clumber Spanielsporting2.4413382$18,08475%3756%10.0025%0100%$1,03326%$46623%275%1100%3.8159442.44133medium32704718.5Above average15-25>70301nonenone15,56474%1,033mid-price80015005.7547.57.603973,96610,3641,036784121126244177116200
64
Dandie Dinmont Terrierterrier2.4216087$21,63326%6222%12.1767%0100%$92533%$46623%150%1100%3.6760492.42160small1021239Only 2 for saleFair40-80>3062nonenone18,56626%925mid-price85010005.7547.57.603974,82712,6141,036784121126244177116200
65
Salukihound2.4111775$24,8667%4349%12.0061%0100%$1,5255%$7106%150%1100%3.6661502.41117mediumno datano data5823lower end of range for males (23-28). females smallerAverage25-40>50132nonenone21,4055%1,525high-end100018008.757.51011.576047,24312,4371,036784121126244177116200
66
Giant Schnauzerworking2.389570$26,6861%2874%10.0025%189%$81049%$1,3491%150%250%3.1362672.3895large3577.56525.5Above average15-25>7039hip problemship dysplasia20,4669%810mid-price4001500---179099,09110,3641,036784121126244177116200http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/giant-schnauzer#groominghttp://www.purina.com.au/sitecore/content/PurinaAustralia/Home/owning-a-dog/dog-breeds/Schnauzer-Giant
67
Greyhoundhound2.2914085$15,81992%4643%9.3620%189%$1,17514%$32468%275%1100%3.6763482.29140large2965no datano dataAverage25-40>5074blood vessel disordersfamilial vasculopathy13,65991%1,175mid-price20025004445.292762,5839,7011,036784121126244177116200
68
Scottish Terrierterrier2.275445$17,52578%6518%10.6937%189%$82947%$32468%150%250%3.0264712.2754small9202510Fair40-80>30342blood clotting disordervon Willebrand's disease15,05878%829mid-price40022004445.292762,95011,0801,036784121126244177116200
69
Rottweilerworking2.241010$18,88666%991%9.1117%367%$1,11818%$7106%275%250%3.1265682.2410largeno datano data6224.5Brightest<5>95654heart, elbow, hip problems
Subaortic stenosis, Elbow dysplasia - OCD of the elbow, Hip dysplasia
16,25864%1,118mid-price30018008.757.51011.576045,4989,4421,036784121126244177116200
70
Kerry Blue Terrierterrier2.1312478$17,24083%3561%9.4021%189%$1,20011%$46623%150%250%2.8866762.13124medium1736.54718.5Above average15-25>70353heart problemsPatent ductus arteriosus (PDA)14,87182%1,200mid-price90015005.7547.57.603973,7289,7431,036784121126244177116200
71
Afghan Houndhound2.088866$24,07711%801%11.9259%0100%$89040%$7106%150%1100%3.3367602.0888large25556626Lowest80-100<25154nonenone20,6398%890mid-price45010008.757.51011.576047,19412,3541,036784121126244177116200
72
Newfoundlandworking2.074337$19,35160%3464%9.3218%278%$1,17813%$7106%275%1100%3.4568582.0743large571256927Above average15-25>70340hip problems, heart defectssubaortic stenosis, hip dysplasia16,66257%1,178mid-price50020008.757.51011.576045,6259,6601,036784121126244177116200
73
German Shepherdherding2.0622$17,41680%398%9.7324%811%$82048%$46623%275%250%2.9469742.062largeno datano data6124Brightest<5>95795
nerves, pancreas, blood (hemophilia), hip joints
Degenerative myelopathy (nerve disorder), Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, Hemophilia, Hip dysplasia, Renal cystadenocarcinoma and nodular dermatofibrosis, Pannus - chronic superficial keratitis, Panosteitis, Perianal fistula

14,96380%820mid-price40014955.7547.57.603973,85910,0851,036784121126244177116200
74
Pekingesetoy2.056452$20,56540%748%11.5651%189%$88541%$46623%150%250%2.8070782.0564small613no datano datato weigh no more than 14 poundsLowest80-100<2594knee problemsPatellar luxation17,65139%885mid-price20038005.7547.57.603974,58511,9811,036784121126244177116200
75
Old English Sheepdogherding2.048463$22,61115%6321%11.1944%189%$83246%$7106%150%1100%3.2971612.0484mediumno datano data5622Fair40-80>30111hip problemship dysplasia19,38313%832mid-price50010008.757.51011.576046,75411,5981,036784121126244177116200
76
Akitaworking1.954741$20,99437%5431%10.1630%189%$1,20210%$7106%275%30%2.3372861.9547largeno datano data6626Average25-40>50192hip problemship dysplasia18,06434%1,202mid-price56518008.757.51011.576046,13210,5301,036784121126244177116200
77
Rhodesian Ridgebackhound1.914438$16,53085%5233%9.1016%278%$99529%$46623%275%250%2.7873791.9144large3577.56525.5Average25-40>5010birth defects, hip problemsdermoid sinus, Hip dysplasia14,23685%995mid-price75013005.7547.57.603973,6099,4321,036784121126244177116200
78
French Bulldognon-sporting1.91818$17,26682%5828%9.0011%0100%$1,9003%$46623%275%1100%3.2774621.9018medium1227no datano datamust weigh 28 pounds or lessFair40-80>3071nonenone14,99879%1,900high-end130035005.7547.57.603973,5709,3281,036784121126244177116200
79
Borzoihound1.8910271$16,17687%766%9.0815%0100%$67564%$46623%150%250%2.6475821.89102large3782.57128At least 28 in tall (males), 26 (females)Lowest80-100<2587nonenone13,88789%675budget30012505.7547.57.603973,6019,4111,036784121126244177116200
80
Bernese Mountain Dogworking1.853431$16,09989%2278%7.567%456%$1,3208%$7106%275%1100%3.2376631.8534largeno datano data6425.25Excellent5-15>85701
meningitis, elbow + hip problems, complex immune disorder
Meningitis, Elbow dysplasia - OCD of the elbow, Hip dysplasia, Histiocytosis
13,91887%1,320mid-price75025008.757.51011.576044,5637,8361,036784121126244177116200
81
Bull Terrierterrier1.855144$18,49069%6617%10.2131%278%$1,08520%$46623%275%250%2.7277801.8551medium27605521.5Fair40-80>30225
heart problems, zinc metabolism disorder
lethal acrodermatitis, Mitral valve dysplasia
15,91767%1,085mid-price30017505.7547.57.603974,05010,5821,036784121126244177116200
82
Boxerworking1.8377$15,74694%4839%8.8110%456%$70059%$46623%275%1100%3.2178641.837mediumno datano data5923.25Average25-40>502112eye, nerve, heart problems
Corneal dystrophy, Degenerative myelopathy, Dilated cardiomyopathy, Subaortic stenosis
13,52594%700mid-price30025005.7547.57.603973,4949,1311,036784121126244177116200
83
Alaskan Malamuteworking1.825847$21,98623%5036%10.6736%278%$1,2109%$7106%150%250%2.5779831.8258large36806124Longevity based on UK KC Survey 2004
UK Kennel Club survey 2004
http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/549
Average25-40>5014hip problems, dwarfism
Hip dysplasia, Osteochondrodysplasia - skeletal dwarfism
18,90820%1,210mid-price55023508.757.51011.576046,44011,0591,036784121126244177116200
84
Chow Chownon-sporting1.766854$15,89891%775%9.0113%278%$51589%$46623%150%250%2.5180851.7668mediumno datano data4718.5Lowest80-100<2538eye, hip problemsEntropion, Hip dysplasia13,62792%515budget2007505.7547.57.603973,5749,3381,036784121126244177116200
85
Bloodhoundhound1.664842$13,82498%757%6.753%278%$60876%$7106%275%250%2.5481841.6648large39856425Lowest80-100<2582
fatal stomach bloat, skin problems
Gastric dilatation-volvulus, Hip dysplasia
11,87899%608budget20010008.757.51011.576044,0746,9961,036784121126244177116200
86
Irish Wolfhoundhound1.667960$18,43570%4153%6.945%367%$1,3337%$1,2172%275%1100%3.0482701.6679largeno datano data8132Average25-40>50121heart, liver, hip problems
Dilated cardiomyopathy, Hip dysplasia, Portosystemic shunt
15,90768%1,333mid-price800155015151519.831,0357,1817,1931,036784121126244177116200
87
Bullmastiffworking1.644035$13,93697%6914%7.578%278%$98030%$46623%275%1100%3.0183721.6440large521156525.5Fair40-80>30103eye, hip problemsEntropion, Hip dysplasia12,02897%980mid-price60016005.7547.57.603973,0027,8461,036784121126244177116200
88
Mastiffworking1.572828$13,58199%7210%6.502%278%$90038%$70120%275%1100%2.9484731.5728large791757630min weight for dogsLowest80-100<2594hip, heart problemsHip dysplasia, Pulmonic stenosis10,910100%900mid-price1501200---94733,0736,7371,036784121126244177116200http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/mastiff#groominghttp://www.purina.com.au/sitecore/content/PurinaAustralia/Home/owning-a-dog/dog-breeds/Mastiff
89
Great Daneworking1.531919$14,66295%4839%6.966%456%$1,04025%$7106%275%1100%2.9185751.5319largeno datano data7630min height for malesAverage25-40>50667
heart, spinal, hip problems, fatal stomach bloat
Dilated cardiomyopathy, Cervical vertebral instability (Wobbler syndrome), Gastric dilatation-volvulus, Hip dysplasia
12,65495%1,040mid-price50025008.757.51011.576044,2017,2141,036784121126244177116200
90
Saint Bernardworking1.424943$20,02252%6518%7.789%367%$87543%$1,2172%150%1100%2.6786811.4249large701556726.5Fair40-80>3093
heart, hip disorders, fatal stomach bloat
Dilated cardiomyopathy, Gastric dilatation-volvulus, Hip dysplasia
17,18849%875mid-price450150015151519.831,0358,0508,0641,036784121126244177116200
91
Bulldognon-sporting0.9966$13,479100%783%6.291%544%$2,6801%$46623%275%250%1.8687870.996medium2045no datano dataEnglish bulldogLowest80-100<25197
breathing, hip, heart problems, 'dry eye'
brachycephalic syndrome, Hip dysplasia, Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) - "dry eye", Pulmonic stenosis, Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
11,89498%2,680high-end150055005.7547.57.603972,4956,5191,036784121126244177116200
92
Airedale Terrierterrier55no data2911.451$733--mediumno datano data5823Above average15-25>70307hip problemship dysplasiano data733mid-price4751200no data
no data
no data
no datano data11,8671,036784121126244177116200
93
American English Coonhound
hound33no datano data11.5no data$283--largeno datano data6224.56 dogs for sale onlyno datano datano data-no datano datano data283budget100350no data
no data
no data
no datano datano data1,036784121126244177116200
94
American Eskimo Dognon-sporting116no datano datano data0$560--smallno datano data3614no datano datano data-nonenoneno data560budget300950no data
no data
no data
no datano datano data1,036784121126244177116200
95
American Foxhoundhound173no data46no datano data$757--mediumno datano data5823Price: only 7 puppies listed for this breedAverage25-40>50-no datano datano data757mid-price2501000no data
no data
no data
no datano datano data1,036784121126244177116200
96
American Staffordshire Terrier
terrier72no data34no data1$1,043--mediumno datano data4618Above average15-25>70-skin problemsDemodicosis/ Demodectic mangeno data1,043mid-price2501500no data
no data
no data
no datano datano data1,036784121126244177116200
97
American Water Spanielsporting157no data44no data0$730--medium16354216.5Average25-40>50-nonenoneno data730mid-price6001250no data
no data
no data
no datano datano data1,036784121126244177116200
98
Anatolian Shepherd Dogworking111no datano data10.75no datano data22large521157128no datano datano data23no datano datano datano datano datano datano data8.757.51011.576,48811,1421,036784121126244177116200
99
Bearded Collieherding112no data3412.770no data11mediumno datano data5321Above average15-25>70551nonenoneno datano datano datano datano data5.7547.57.605,06513,2351,036784121126244177116200
100
Beauceronherding144no datano datano datano data$967--largeno datano data6525.753 dogs for sale onlyno datano datano data-no datano datano data967mid-price9501,000no data
no data
no data
no datano datano data1,036784121126244177116200