Montana Dog Breeds Most Likely To Go To ER

One of the many things I love about Montana is all of the dogs. I've often said that I prefer dogs over most people, and while I'm a dog owner myself, I love that so many Montanans love their pooches as well.

Of course, owning a dog isn't cheap. There is picking the right dog food, all of the shots, toys, treats, vet bills, etc.

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If you're dogs are anything like mine, they are probably spoiled (I blame my wife) and require a certain amount of human interaction as well as exercise to make sure that they stay at the right weight and remain active outside of their puppy years.

I mentioned the cost of being a pet owner. It seems that certain breeds of dogs are more prone to ER visits than others. So, if you are an owner of one of the following breeds, you might want to have a little savings account for the dog, because there is a decent chance you might need it.

Which Montana dog breeds head to the ER more than the other breeds?

According to the folks over at Veritas, the dog breeds most likely to need ER care are the following:

• Australian Shepherds
• Boarder Collies
• Chihuahuas
• Yorkies
• Golden Retrievers 

The Golden is one of the most popular dog breeds in Montana and the United States for that matter, and both the Australian Shepard and Boarder Collies make great farm dogs, and are abundant here in Big Sky Country.

Oh, and here are a couple more facts. Over 40 percent of pet owners can't afford a thousand dollar vet bill without going into debt, and over 50 percent of pet owners don't have pet insurance or an emergency fund if something were to happen to their pet.

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Yes, those furry little friends are costly, but if you're anything like me, they are worth every penny. They love us with all they have and are always by our sides, unless my wife is around, then mine forget I exist.