Dogs and cancer: 10 breeds with increased rates of cancer

Although cancer can affect any dog, there are some breeds that have a higher risk than other.

News Center 7's Cheryl McHenry is taking a look at why golden retrievers in particular see a higher rate of cancer. For more information, tune in Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 5:30 p.m.

Golden retrievers aren’t the only breed with a higher risk though.

>> PHOTOS: Dog breeds with increased risk of cancer

According to the Morris Animal Foundation, these nine breeds have an increased risk of cancer:

Burmese mountain dogs

Boxers
Scottish terriers
Bouvier des Flandres
Bullmastiff
Rottweiler
Rhodesian ridgeback
Airedale terrier
Irish setter

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