Current status as of  03/2026.

872 dogs have entered the survey.  The number of dogs  with the following disorders.

In our survey, hemangiosarcoma is the most common cancer diagnosis, inflammatory bowel disease most common GI disorder, and osteoarthritis most common orthopedic disease reported. There are 25 dogs with diagnoses of hypothyroidism.

When evaluating the survey data for known genetic health problems in Bouvier's there are 33 dogs with glaucoma, 11 with juvenile cataracts, five with SAS and three with the canine degenerative myelopathy.  Under orthopedic disorders there are 41 with hip dysplasia, 29 with cruciate ligament tears ( thought to be genetic) , and 16 with elbow dysplasia. 

Please take the survey.  Remember, dogs may be entered multiple times any time there is a change in health status. This is very important . Please help us understand what diseases occur in Bouviers.