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Top 10 Healthiest Dog Breeds

Updated on October 6, 2014

Having a healthy dog is the desire of every dog owner. A healthy dog is not only happy but it also makes the entire family happy. There are many factors that determine the health of your dog. One of these factors is the diet you give to your dog. To have a healthy dog, you need to feed your dog with a healthy diet. A poor diet is the main cause of poor health in dogs.

Proper hygiene and grooming of the dog helps to ensure good health in dogs. Bacteria, germs and bug infestation are other possible causes of infection and poor health in dogs. Proper hygiene and grooming will help get rid of bugs and germs that might cause ailment in your dog thus ensuring good health in your pet. At times you might observe all the above but still your dog becomes sick often. The main reason for this is because there are some dog breeds that have poor health and others are healthy. Here are some dog breeds that are known to be healthy.

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1) Shiba Inu

The Shiba Inu is a small hardy dog that is very healthy and rarely has any health problems. The only health problem associated with the Shiba Inu is Patellar luxation. It is a condition that allows the kneecap to easily pop out of place thus causing pain and difficulty for the dog.

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2) Basenji

The Basenji is not only a well mannered dog but it is also a healthy dog that rarely has any health problems or complications. The Basenji is known to live a long healthy life as compared to other dog breeds. The only common problem that faces the Basenji is a problem in the hips and legs although this problem can be treated by the veterinary.

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3) Doberman Pinscher

The Doberman pinscher is an intelligent dog that can live a long healthy life. Most of the health problems associate with the Doberman can be eliminated thus giving it a long and healthy life. The most common health condition associated with this dog breed is the cardiomyopathy and Wobbler's syndrome which can be life threatening.

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4) Greyhounds

The Greyhounds is a strong and healthy dog that can live a healthy and long life. This dog breed however requires you to feed it with the right diet so as to ensure that it lives a healthy life. The Greyhound is commonly known to have dental problems. This problem can be prevented by feeding the dog with the right diet.

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5) Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise is a small dog that is healthy and has a great personality that is lovable by all. Most of the health conditions found in Bichon Frise are not life threatening and can be treated by the veterinary. Some of these conditions are allergies and bladder stones.

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6) Beagle

The beagle is a great family dog that is great with children and rarely has serious health conditions. The only major problem associated with the Beagle is the problem with the eyes as they age. This problem can be treated by the veterinary.

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7) Australian Cattle Dog

The Australian Cattle dog is known to be the dog breed with the longest lifespan. This dog breed is said to live for up to 29 year. The Australian cattle dog may be faced by some health condition although the problems may not be life threatening. One of the health problems that may face the Australian cattle dog is retinal atrophy which might led to blindness.

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8) Poodle

The poodle is a large lovely dog that remains healthy all through its life. It is very rare for the poodles to have any serious health conditions; however, due to their size they may have some minor health conditions as they age.

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9) Chihuahua

Don’t be deceived by their small size, the Chihuahuas are not as delicate and vulnerable as they look. This small dog is said to be healthier than most large dog breeds. Hypothyroidism and patellar luxation are the only conditions that may affect the Chihuahua. If you purchase the Chihuahua from a reputable dog breeder, it might not be affected by these conditions.

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10) Pug

The Pug is said to live for 12-15 years. It is a small lovely dog that is loyal and friendly to all including young children. Pugs have a problem with overheating due to the shape of their heads and their muzzle. Other health problems that the pug may encounter are genetic problems. A pug from a healthy breed may not have any such health conditions.

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