While any dog can get an ear infection, these problems are much more common in some breeds than others.
Common predisposing factors include floppy ears, hairy ears, skin problems such as allergies, oily or dry skin, and dogs which swim
These include:
- Dogs with long, floppy ears: eg Cocker spaniels, Bassets, Beagles, Great danes, Weimeranas
- Dogs with hairy ear canals: eg Poodles, Shih-Tzus, Briards
- Dogs with allergies like atopy: West Highland White terriers and many other terriers, bull terriers, boxers
- Dogs which swim compulsively: eg Labrador retriever, newfoundland, Irish Water Spaniel
If you are in a humid climate, or the dog will live outside in hot weather, these breeds are even more sensitive. In some cases eg. Cocker Spaniels, several of these factors combine (long floppy ears, hairy ears, allergies, swimming, scaly skin) to cause severe problems in many individuals. make sure you check with your vet how to prevent these problems if you have a breed which is prone to these problems (or read on at Dog Ear Infections).
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