Blood Pressure Reference Ranges

Introduction

The following reference ranges for blood pressure indicate the varability between breeds in dogs. Common trends are for canine giant breeds to have a slightly lower than average blood pressure, and for racing breeds such as greyhounds to have a slightly higher than average blood pressure.

Dogs

Breed	Systolic Pressure (mmHg)	Diastolic Pressure (mmHg)
Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever Great Pyrenees Yorkshire Terrier West Highland Terrier Border Collie King Charles Cavalier Spaniel German Shepherd Terrier Bull Terrier Chihuahua Miniature Breeds Pomeranian Beagle Dachshund Saluki Greyhound Pointer	118±17 122±14 120±16 121±12 126±6 131±14 131±16 132±13 136±16 134±12 134±9 136±13 136±12 140±15 142±10 143±16 149±20 145±17	66±13 70±11 66±6 69±13 83±7 75±12 72±14 75±10 76±12 77±17 84±12 74±17 76±13 79±13 85±15 88±10 87±16 83±15

Cats

Systolic Pressure (mmHg)	Diastolic Pressure (mmHg)
124±16	80±14

Horses

Systolic Pressure (mmHg)	Diastolic Pressure (mmHg)
112±14	70±14