Question: are german shepherds prone to bloat?
Answer: A common ailment among German Shepherds is bloat, or gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV). ... Bloat generally occurs in large, deep-chested dogs such as Great Danes, German Shepherds, Standard Poodles, Weimaraners, Saint Bernards, and Newfoundlands but has been seen in small dogs on rare occasions.