#8 – Rottweiler
These beautiful guardians can be quite expensive to purchase, as a puppy or as an adult dog. Because many are bred for working ability and show quality, the cost of the breed has gone up substantially.
Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean you’ll find yourself with a healthy pet, as there are many conditions that Rottweilers are predisposed to, and most not at fault of the breeder.
The most common ailment in Rottweilers is cancer, which comes with extremely costly treatments should owners choose that route for their dogs.
They are also prone to hip and elbow dysplasia and bloat, common in most large breeds. Eye and cardiac issues are also of concern, and the breed has been found to be very susceptible to contracting parvovirus as puppies.
While the Rottweiler is a loyal and loving companion, the ailments found in the breed are unfortunately very expensive to treat.
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