Golden Retrievers are highly susceptible to hip dysplasia, a hereditary condition common in large, heavy-boned breeds. Hip dysplasia is characterized by abnormal development of the hip joints ...

hip dysplasia, and deafness. Article continues below Studies show that Golden Retrievers, Boxers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, German Shepherds, and Rottweilers are more prone to certain types of cancer ...

According to the RSPCA , certain breeds have particularly high rates of inherited diseases, including cancer, blindness, diabetes, heart disease, skin conditions, epilepsy, hip dysplasia, and deafness ...