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Ben the vet and the Dobermann of which if which more than 50% suffer from a serious heart disease

More than 50% of Dobermans suffer from dilated cardiomyopathy

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Ben the vet on TikTok tells us that during his work he saw a Doberman Pinscher drop dead in front of his eyes. He said that it is enough by itself to not adopt a Dobermann (an alternative spelling). He found it traumatic. To an outsider, like me, it is shocking to hear that this …

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longest and shortest lifespans for UK dog breeds

Infographic of longest and shortest lifespans of UK dog breeds

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Here are the top four lifespans and the bottom three for UK dog breeds 2014 as per a study titled: Longevity and mortality in Kennel Club registered dog breeds in the UK in 2014. If you want to see 17 more breeds, please click on this link (this takes you to an external website and …

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