Get to Know the Top 5 Healthiest Large Dog Breeds

What are the most healthy dog breeds?

How about the healthiest big dogs?

Honestly, it’s close to impossible to determine which dog breed will live the longest. It depends on so many factors, from how they’re bred to the type of food they eat!

Still, there are some dog breeds that are known to have fewer overall health problems than others.

Here are the top healthiest large dog breeds to consider.

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What Are the Most Healthy Dog Breeds?

Anatolian Shepherd

• The Anatolian Shepherd originated in Turkey, in the Anatolia region, located in the central part of the country.
• This dog breed has a long average lifespan, for a large dog breed, with an average lifespan of 11 to 13 years.
• They also don’t have a long history of health problems.
• The most common health issue seen in the Anatolian Shepherd are orthopedic conditions including hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia.

Australian Cattle Dog

• The Guinness Book of World Records shows that the an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey of Rochester, Australia held the record for the World’s Oldest Dog, coming in at 29 years, 5 months of age.
• Sadly, Bluey was put to sleep back on November 14, 1939.
• This dog breed originated from Queensland, Australia and is classified as a herding dog breed with the American Kennel Club.
• Diseases are rare for this dog breed, but they do occur, including hip dysplasia, genetic deafness and progressive retinal atrophy.

German Shorthaired Pointer

• The German Shorthaired Pointer is a sporting dog breed that originated in Germany in the latter part of the 19^th century.
• This dog breed is a relatively healthy breed of dogs, but there is no dog breed that goes without having some type of health condition.
• The most common diseases seen in the German Shorthaired Pointer include hip dysplasia and cancer.

Hungarian Water Dog

• The Hungarian Water Dog, commonly known as a Puli, is a herding dog breed that originated in Hungary and is most-known for its dreadlock-like coat, which is long and corded.
• The Hungarian Water Dog, or Puli, only has a handful of potential health problems including hip dysplasia, deafness and eye problems.

Irish Water Spaniel

• The Irish Water Spaniel, one of the oldest and largest breed of Spaniels, originated in Ireland.
• According to the American Kennel Club, this dog breed is classified as a sporting group and a rare dog breed with an ancient lineage, dating as far back as the 7^th centuries.
• The most common health conditions seen in this dog breed include eye problems, hypothyroidism and hip dysplasia.

These are just a few of the overall top healthiest large breed dogs, based on research and statistics. Remember, your dog’s health depends on so many factors besides breed alone.

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