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Great Dane — Risk Profile | VetTools Clinical Intelligence

Great Dane

DOG· GIANT· Lifespan: 7-10 years

📋 Breed Predispositions

Condition	Prevalence	Onset	Severity	Screening
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)	Highest lifetime risk of any breed	Any age, peak 4-7 years	LIFE THREATENING	—
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)	30%	3-8 years	LIFE THREATENING	Echocardiogram annually from age 2