Is My Dog At Risk? Based on our research, almost any dog can get GDV.  However, it appears that large breed (deep chested) dogs are at much higher risk, especially Great Danes.  Please visit your Vet!   High risk breeds include: Airedale Terrier Alaskan Malamute Bassett Hound Boxer Bullmastiff Chesapeake Bay Retriever Collie Dachshund Doberman Pinscher English Springer Spaniel German Shepherd German Shorthaired Pointer Golden Retriever Great Dane Great Pyrenees Irish Setter Labrador Retriever Newfoundland Old English Sheepdog Rottweiler Saint Bernard Samoyed Standard Poodle Weimaraner