Blood Pressure Reference Ranges

Average Blood Pressures

There are normal ranges of blood pressure for animals as there are for humans. However, the range of 'normal' varies according to the breed where dogs are concerned. For example, giant breeds of dog tend to have a slightly lower than average blood pressure, and racing breeds, such as greyhounds, tend to have a slightly higher than average blood pressure. This must be taken into account when taking measurements.

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