Periodontal disease in dogs

Measured in 191 breeds across 8 sources. Figures are grouped by how they were measured, because those groups are not comparable with one another.

38.7%Highest recorded
191Breeds measured
$379Typical treatment cost

1-year clinical

Share of dogs recorded with the condition in a single year of veterinary records.

Not a lifetime risk. A dog that develops this at age 9 is not counted in a year it was not diagnosed.

  • Greyhound

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    38.7%
  • Shetland Sheepdog

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    30.6%
  • Papillon

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    29.7%
  • Poodle

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    28.9%
  • Dachshund

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    28.1%
  • Bichon Frise

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    27.9%
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    27.3%
  • Cairn Terrier

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    26.8%
  • West Highland White Terrier

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    26.6%
  • Pomeranian

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    26.4%
  • Boston Terrier

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    25.7% 25.6% to 25.9%
  • Pug

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    25.7% 25.6% to 25.9%
  • Lhasa Apso

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    25.7% 25.6% to 25.9%
  • Parson Russell Terrier

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    25.7% 25.6% to 25.9%
  • Lakeland Terrier

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    25.7% 25.6% to 25.9%
  • Wire Fox Terrier

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    25.6%
  • Yorkshire Terrier

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    25.4%
  • Maltese

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    25.4%
  • Cocker Spaniel

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    25.3%
  • Basset Hound

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    25.3%
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  • Miniature Schnauzer

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    23.7%
  • Beagle

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    23.2%
  • Havanese

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the extra-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22.4% 22.3% to 22.5%
  • Italian Greyhound

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the extra-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22.4% 22.3% to 22.5%
  • Miniature Pinscher

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the extra-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22.4% 22.3% to 22.5%
  • Chinese Crested

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the extra-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22.4% 22.3% to 22.5%
  • Brussels Griffon

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the extra-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22.4% 22.3% to 22.5%
  • Pekingese

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the extra-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22.4% 22.3% to 22.5%
  • Border Terrier

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the extra-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22.4% 22.3% to 22.5%
  • Japanese Chin

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the extra-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22.4% 22.3% to 22.5%
  • Norfolk Terrier

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the extra-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22.4% 22.3% to 22.5%
  • French Bulldog

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22% 21.9% to 22.1%
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgi

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22% 21.9% to 22.1%
  • Shiba Inu

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22% 21.9% to 22.1%
  • Whippet

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22% 21.9% to 22.1%
  • Scottish Terrier

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22% 21.9% to 22.1%
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22% 21.9% to 22.1%
  • Basenji

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22% 21.9% to 22.1%
  • Welsh Terrier

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22% 21.9% to 22.1%
  • Tibetan Terrier

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-small size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    22% 21.9% to 22.1%
  • Yorkshire Terrier

    clinical or cohort VetCompass Yorkshire Terrier 2025, 2016

    UK primary-care dogs of this breed

    21.1% 19.7% to 22.5% $379 typical
  • English Cocker Spaniel

    clinical or cohort VetCompass English Cocker 2023, 2016 n = 10,313

    10,313 English Cocker Spaniels under UK primary veterinary care

    21% 19.3% to 22.6% $379 typical
  • Miniature Schnauzer

    clinical or cohort VetCompass Mini Schnauzer 2019, 2013 n = 343

    3,857 Miniature Schnauzers under UK primary veterinary care

    17.4% 15.7% to 19.1% $379 typical
  • Chihuahua

    clinical or cohort VetCompass Chihuahua 2020, 2016

    11,647 Chihuahuas under UK primary veterinary care

    13.5% 12.6% to 14.4% $379 typical
  • French Bulldog

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • German Shepherd

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Beagle

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Rottweiler

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • German Shorthaired Pointer

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Bulldog

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Cane Corso

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Australian Shepherd

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Doberman Pinscher

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgi

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Boxer

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Bernese Mountain Dog

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Great Dane

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Boston Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Border Collie

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • English Springer Spaniel

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Shetland Sheepdog

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Siberian Husky

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Brittany

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Belgian Malinois

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Cocker Spaniel

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Basset Hound

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • English Cocker Spaniel

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Vizsla

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Maltese

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Pug

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Collie

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Mastiff

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Papillon

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Portuguese Water Dog

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Shiba Inu

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • West Highland White Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Newfoundland

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Australian Cattle Dog

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Whippet

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Bichon Frise

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Dalmatian

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Giant Schnauzer

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Italian Greyhound

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Weimaraner

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Samoyed

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Scottish Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Bloodhound

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Akita

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Saint Bernard

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Great Pyrenees

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Miniature Pinscher

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Cairn Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Airedale Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Chinese Crested

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Irish Setter

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Irish Wolfhound

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Bullmastiff

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Chinese Shar-Pei

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Alaskan Malamute

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Brussels Griffon

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Lhasa Apso

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Keeshond

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Bull Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Old English Sheepdog

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • English Setter

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Pekingese

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Border Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Basenji

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Standard Schnauzer

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Chow Chow

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Dogue de Bordeaux

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Leonberger

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Flat-Coated Retriever

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Borzoi

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Japanese Chin

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Gordon Setter

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Wire Fox Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Welsh Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Afghan Hound

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Tibetan Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Parson Russell Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Norfolk Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Norwegian Elkhound

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Saluki

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Bearded Collie

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Welsh Springer Spaniel

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Greyhound

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Scottish Deerhound

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Lakeland Terrier

    all-dog baseline VetCompass 2021, 2016 n = 22,333

    Random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary veterinary care in 2016

    12.5% 12.1% to 13% $379 typical
  • Labrador Retriever

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    11.9% 11.8% to 12%
  • German Shepherd

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    11.9% 11.8% to 12%
  • Doberman Pinscher

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    11.9% 11.8% to 12%
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    11.9% 11.8% to 12%
  • Giant Schnauzer

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    11.9% 11.8% to 12%
  • Weimaraner

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    11.9% 11.8% to 12%
  • Alaskan Malamute

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    11.9% 11.8% to 12%
  • Old English Sheepdog

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    11.9% 11.8% to 12%
  • Borzoi

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    11.9% 11.8% to 12%
  • Shih Tzu

    clinical or cohort VetCompass Shih Tzu 2024, 2016

    UK primary-care dogs of this breed

    9.5% 8.4% to 10.7% $379 typical
  • Rottweiler

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the giant size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    9.1% 8.9% to 9.3%
  • Bernese Mountain Dog

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the giant size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    9.1% 8.9% to 9.3%
  • Great Dane

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the giant size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    9.1% 8.9% to 9.3%
  • Mastiff

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the giant size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    9.1% 8.9% to 9.3%
  • Newfoundland

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the giant size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    9.1% 8.9% to 9.3%
  • Bloodhound

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the giant size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    9.1% 8.9% to 9.3%
  • Akita

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the giant size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    9.1% 8.9% to 9.3%
  • Saint Bernard

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the giant size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    9.1% 8.9% to 9.3%
  • Great Pyrenees

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the giant size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    9.1% 8.9% to 9.3%
  • Irish Wolfhound

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the giant size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    9.1% 8.9% to 9.3%
  • Bullmastiff

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the giant size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    9.1% 8.9% to 9.3%
  • Dogue de Bordeaux

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the giant size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    9.1% 8.9% to 9.3%
  • Leonberger

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the giant size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    9.1% 8.9% to 9.3%
  • Scottish Deerhound

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the giant size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    9.1% 8.9% to 9.3%
  • Golden Retriever

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • German Shorthaired Pointer

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Bulldog

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Australian Shepherd

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Boxer

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Border Collie

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • English Springer Spaniel

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Siberian Husky

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Brittany

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Belgian Malinois

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Vizsla

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Collie

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Portuguese Water Dog

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Australian Cattle Dog

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Dalmatian

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Samoyed

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Airedale Terrier

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Irish Setter

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Chinese Shar-Pei

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Keeshond

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Bull Terrier

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • English Setter

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Standard Schnauzer

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Chow Chow

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Flat-Coated Retriever

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Gordon Setter

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Afghan Hound

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Norwegian Elkhound

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Saluki

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Bearded Collie

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Welsh Springer Spaniel

    all-dog baseline Wallis 2021 by dog size, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    US dogs in the medium-large size category, 2,841,038 dogs over five years

    8.9% 8.8% to 9%
  • Cane Corso

    clinical or cohort Wallis 2021 periodontal, 2016-2021 n = 2,841,038

    2,841,038 US dogs at Banfield hospitals over five years

    4%

Where these figures come from

  • Wallis 2021 periodontal Grade B

    Wallis C, Saito EK, Salt C, Holcombe LJ, Desforges NG. Association of periodontal disease with breed size, breed, weight, and age in pure-bred client-owned dogs in the United States. The Veterinary Journal 2021;275:105717.

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  • Wallis 2021 by dog size Grade B

    Wallis C, Saito EK, Salt C, Holcombe LJ, Desforges NG. Association of periodontal disease with breed size, breed, weight, and age in pure-bred client-owned dogs in the United States. The Veterinary Journal 2021;275:105717, Table 6.

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  • VetCompass Yorkshire Terrier 2025 Grade A

    O'Neill DG, Witkowska SD, Brodbelt DC, Church DB, Engdahl KS. Yorkshire Terriers under primary veterinary care in the UK: demography and disorders. Companion Animal Health and Genetics. 2025.

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  • VetCompass English Cocker 2023 Grade A

    Engdahl KS, Brodbelt DC, Cameron C, Church DB, Hedhammar A, O'Neill DG. Demography and disorders of English Cocker Spaniels under primary veterinary care in the UK. Canine Medicine and Genetics. 2023;10:1.

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  • VetCompass Mini Schnauzer 2019 Grade A

    O'Neill DG, Butcher C, Church DB, Brodbelt DC, Gough AG. Miniature Schnauzers under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2013: demography, mortality and disorders. Canine Genetics and Epidemiology. 2019;6:1.

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  • VetCompass Chihuahua 2020 Grade A

    O'Neill DG, Packer RMA, Lobb M, Church DB, Brodbelt DC, Pegram C. Demography and commonly recorded clinical conditions of Chihuahuas under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2016. BMC Veterinary Research. 2020;16:42.

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  • VetCompass 2021 Grade A

    O'Neill DG, James H, Brodbelt DC, Church DB, Pegram C. Prevalence of commonly diagnosed disorders in UK dogs under primary veterinary care: results and applications. BMC Veterinary Research. 2021;17:69.

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  • VetCompass Shih Tzu 2024 Grade A

    Dale F, Brodbelt DC, West G, Church DB, Lee YH, O'Neill DG. Demography, common disorders and mortality of Shih Tzu dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK. Companion Animal Health and Genetics. 2024.

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