Most common breed of dog to have disc related issues?

• A. Dachshund
• B. Beagle
• C. Labrador Retriever
• D. German Shepherd

Answer: (A)

Intervertebral disc disease has a strong breed predisposition, and the dachshund’s anatomy drives this risk. Their long bodies and short legs create more stress on the thoracolumbar discs, and in chondrodystrophic breeds this leads to early degeneration and Hansen type I extrusion of the nucleus pulposus. This combination makes disc-related issues particularly common in dachshunds, especially in younger to middle-aged dogs. The other breeds can develop disc problems as well, but far less frequently than dachshunds, so this breed stands out as the most common among these options.