Table 1 Selected published and findings studies on dog health based on insurance data

German Shepherd Dog, predisposed to immune-mediated diseases

Vilson et al. [62]

Atopic dermatitis, offspring of bitches fed non-commercial diet during lactation protected

Nodtvedt et al. (2007) [53]

Bone tumours, Irish Wolfhound, St. Bernard, and Leonberger at increased risk

Egenvall et al. (2007) [63]

Cancer, skin and soft tissue tumours had highest prevalence

Dobson et al. (2002) [58]

Demography, insured dogs similar to the general dog population

Sallander (2001) [64]

Diabetes mellitus, highest incidence in Australian Terrier, Samoyed, Swedish Elkhound and Swedish Lapphund

Fall et al. (2007) [65]

Dystocia/caesarean section, Scottish terrier at increased risk

Bergstrom (2006) [66]

Heart disease, Irish Wolfhound, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Great Dane showed highest mortality

Egenvall et al. (2006) [67]

Intervertebral disc degeneration, Miniature Dachshund, Standard Dachshund and Doberman Pinscher had highest incidence

Bergknut et al. (2012) [68]

Lymphoma, Bull mastiff, Bulldog and Boxer had high incidence

Edwards et al. (2003) [69]

Mammary tumours, highest incidence in English Springer Spaniel, Doberman and Boxer

Egenvall et al. (2005b) [70]

Morbidity and mortality, marked breed differences in survival

Bonnett and Egenvall (2010) [55]

Morbidity and mortality (1995–1996), insurance data useful for epidemiological studies

Egenvall et al. (2000a) [60]

Mortality, wide breed differences in survival

Egenvall et al. (2000b) [71]

Mortality, >40% of deaths from trauma, tumours and locomotor disorders

Bonnett et al. (1997) [72]

Mortality (1995–2000), Irish Wolfhound and Great Dane had highest mortality

Egenvall et al. (2005a) [57]

Mortality (1995–2000), 62% of deaths from tumour, trauma, locomotor, heart and neurological disorders

Bonnett et al. (2005) [73]

Pyometra, increased risk Rough Collies, Rottweilers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and English Cocker Spaniels

Egenvall et al. (2001) [74]