Are Belgian Shepherds prone to stomach cancer? Are Belgian Shepherds prone to stomach cancer?
Yes, stomach cancer is highly prevalent in two varieties of the Belgian Shepherd dog breed: the Belgian Tervueren and Groenendael/Belgian Sheepdog. Since gastric adenocarcinoma (stomach cancer) is generally a rare disease in dogs, researchers believe there is a genetic predisposition in the Tervueren and Groenendael/Belgian Sheepdog.