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German Shepherd Health Guide
Evidence-based breed health intelligence covering genetic predispositions, common conditions, and preventative care for German Shepherds.
Breed Type
dog
Size
Large
Life Expectancy
9-13 years
Conditions Tracked
6
3 High Risk
2 Moderate Risk
1 Low Risk
High Risk Conditions
3Degenerative Myelopathy
16% at-risk, 31.6% carriers prevalenceProgressive spinal cord disease
Preventative measures
- •Progressive spinal cord disease
Elbow Dysplasia
Common prevalenceElbow joint malformation
Preventative measures
- •Elbow joint malformation
Hip Dysplasia
20.4% prevalenceHip joint malformation
Preventative measures
- •Hip joint malformation
Moderate Risk Conditions
2Bloat (GDV)
Gastric torsion and bloating.
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Digestive enzyme deficiency.
Low Risk Conditions
1Allergies
Skin allergies and reactions.
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