Table 1 Characterization of the canine population by gender, breed and body weight
From: Morbidity and mortality in elderly dogs – a model for human aging
Total (%) n = 269 | Males n = 130 | Females n = 139 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Breed | |||
Mongrel | 142 (52.7) | 69 | 73 |
Boxer | 15 (5.6) | 8 | 7 |
Cocker Spaniel | 15 (5.6) | 6 | 9 |
Dalmatian | 4 (1.5) | 2 | 2 |
Labrador Retriever | 11 (4.1) | 6 | 5 |
German Shepard | 8 (3.0) | 5 | 3 |
Pekingese | 4 (1.5) | 1 | 3 |
Pit Bull | 4 (1.5) | 1 | 3 |
Poodle | 23 (8.6) | 10 | 13 |
Siberian Husky | 9 (3.3) | 4 | 5 |
Spanish Breton | 3 (1.1) | 2 | 1 |
Others | 54 (20.1) | 26 | 28 |
Weight | |||
< 10 Kgs | 68 (34.3) | 34 | 34 |
10–20 Kgs | 46 (23.2) | 20 | 26 |
> 20 Kgs | 84 (42.4) | 46 | 38 |