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In the current study, 44% (163\/370) of dogs had nonneoplastic splenic lesions and 56% (207\/370) had neoplastic lesions. Hemangiosarcoma was present in 27% (100\/370) of splenic lesions. Hemoperitoneum was present in 31% (115\/370) of dogs, and of this population, 66% (76\/115) had malignant splenic lesions. The most common breeds were miniature schnauzers, dachshunds, and beagles, with beagles exhibiting a positive association with malignancy. The presence of hemoperitoneum was associated with malignancy. Distribution for nodular splenic lesions, correlation of hemoperitoneum to malignancy, and median survival time were similar to previous reports in large-breed dogs. Small-breed dogs who present with hemoperitoneum are 2.6 times more likely to have a diagnosis of a malignant splenic lesion. The most common small-breed dogs with nodular splenic lesions were miniature schnauzers, dachshunds, and beagles. 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