Breed Occurence
The Afghan Hound, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd Dog, Great Dane, Irish Wolfhound, Saluki and Weimaraner have been reported to be affected with single (monostotic) bone cysts.
The Doberman Pinscher, Golden Retriever and Mastiff-crosses have been reported to be affected with multiple (polyostotic) bone cysts. This condition is thought to be an hereditary disorder in Doberman Pinschers.