dog breed
Saint Bernard Health Guide
Evidence-based breed health intelligence covering genetic predispositions, common conditions, and preventative care for Saint Bernards.
Breed Type
dog
Size
Giant
Life Expectancy
8-10 years
Conditions Tracked
6
3 High Risk
2 Moderate Risk
1 Low Risk
High Risk Conditions
3Bloat (GDV)
20-30% prevalenceGastric torsion and bloating
Preventative measures
- •Gastric torsion and bloating
Elbow Dysplasia
10-20% prevalenceElbow joint malformation
Preventative measures
- •Elbow joint malformation
Hip Dysplasia
46.7% prevalenceHip joint malformation
Preventative measures
- •Hip joint malformation
Moderate Risk Conditions
2Entropion and Ectropion
Eyelid abnormalities.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Heart muscle disease.
Low Risk Conditions
1Osteosarcoma
Bone cancer.
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