What dog breed has fewest health problems according to veterinarians and pet insurance claims data is Australian Cattle Dog, Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Beagle and mixed breed mongrel, with Australian Cattle Dog healthiest with lowest vet claims $300 per year versus $800 for Bulldog. Dog breeds with fewest health problems are generally medium size working breeds with less inbreeding, with Australian Cattle Dog ranked healthiest with lifespan 12 to 16 years and low claims for hip dysplasia, cancer and heart $300 per year insurance, as bred for working with strong genetics. Border Collie second healthiest with lifespan 12 to 15 years, low hip dysplasia $400 per year insurance. Australian Shepherd third, lifespan 12 to 15 years, low cancer $400 per year. Beagle fourth, lifespan 12 to 15 years, low heart $400 per year. Mixed breed mongrel generally healthier than purebred with fewer hereditary conditions, lifespan 12 to 16 years, $350 per year insurance. Breeds with most health problems include Bulldog, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, Labrador with high hip dysplasia, breathing, cancer and skin $800 to $1,200 per year insurance. For example, Australian Cattle Dog vet bills $300 per year average versus Bulldog $1,200 per year due to breathing, skin and joint. So dog breed with fewest health problems is Australian Cattle Dog with lifespan 12 to 16 years and low vet claims $300 per year, followed by Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Beagle and mixed breed, all working breeds with strong genetics and low hereditary diseases, versus brachycephalic breeds like Bulldog with most health problems.
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