Breed differences in response to pain

Not all dogs react the same way to pain. Some dogs are stoic and do not vocalize, and others are highly likely to vocalize. Whether they are vocal or not, all dogs experience pain much more often than we are likely to realize. Among the breeds most likely to let us hear about their discomfort are the:

• Siberian Husky,


• Alaskan Malamute,


• Dalmatian,


• Chihuahua, and


• Jack Russell.

Among the breeds more likely to suffer quietly are the:

• Labrador Retriever,


• Golden Retriever, and


• Border Collie.

Let me know what which breeds you think express their pain loudly, and which are stoic.