Likelihood of periodontitis (gum disease) by dog breeds - Part I (Dogs under 15kg )
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 I (<15kg)
| Breed |
Likelihood (%) |
| American cocker spaniel | 27.30% |
| Beagle | 23.20% |
| Bichon frise | 27.90% |
| Brussels griffon | 17.70% |
| Cavalier king charles spaniel | 27.30% |
| Dachshund | 28.10% |
| Fox terrier | 25.60% |
| French bulldog | 8.30% |
| Jack russell | 22.00% |
| Maltese | 25.40% |
| Miniature pinscher | 22.20% |
| Miniature schnauzer | 23.70% |
| Papillion | 29.70% |
| Pekingese | 21.70% |
| Pomeranian | 26.40% |
| Pug | 21.90% |
| Rat terrier | 22.00% |
| Shetland sheepdog | 30.60% |
| Shih Tzu | 16.90% |
| Standard schnauzer | 21.00% |
| Toy poodle | 28.90% |
| Welsh corgi | 20.20% |
| West highland white terrier | 26.60% |
| Yorkie | 25.40% |
*Percentages of dogs over a 5-year study period that had gum disease
Source: Waltham