Likelihood of Periodontitis (gum disease) by dog breeds (Part II: dogs 15kg and + )
Periodontitis (gum diseases) is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue. Left untreated, it can destroy the bone that supports your teeth; leading to tooth loss
Periodontitis is extremely common. All dogs can develop gum disease but some breeds are more susceptible to it.
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Average Risk of Developing Gum Disease by Dog Breeds - Part II (>15kg)
Dog Breeds
Akita
11.40%
Australian shepherd
14.30%
Basset hounds
25.30%
Bernese mountain dog
15.50%
Bloodhound
9.30%
Border collie
15.40%
Boxer
9.00%
Bulldog (American)
6.10%
Bulldog (English)
7.30%
Bullmastiff
7.00%
Cane corso
4.00%
Doberman
10.10%
German shepard
8.10%
Golden retriever
13.80%
Great dane
10.50%
Great pyrenees
11.40%
Greyhound
38.70%
Husky (American)
10.00%
Labrador retriever
12.60%
Newfoundland
8.80%
Saint bernard
7.80%
Staffordshire terrier (American)
8.90%
Standard poodle
16.90%
*Percentages of dogs over a 5-year study period that had gum disease
Source: Waltham