Exploration of body weight in 115 000 young adult dogs of 72 breeds
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Exploration of body weight in 115 000 young adult dogs of 72 breeds. / Andersson, L.; Emanuelson, U.; Ringmark, S.; Bjørnvad, C. R.; Hedhammar; Höglund, K.
I: Scientific Reports, Bind 13, 443, 2023.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Exploration of body weight in 115 000 young adult dogs of 72 breeds
AU - Andersson, L.
AU - Emanuelson, U.
AU - Ringmark, S.
AU - Bjørnvad, C. R.
AU - Hedhammar, null
AU - Höglund, K.
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2023. The Author(s).
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - High body weight (BW), due to large size or excess body fat, has been associated with developmental and metabolic alterations, and degenerative diseases in dogs. Study objectives were to determine mean BW in young adult dogs of different breeds, including changes over a 10-year period. Body weight data from the official Swedish hip dysplasia screening program were used, including data from dogs screened at 1-2.5 years of age, in breeds with ≥ 15 individual observations/year during 2007-2016. Mean BW per breed and sex was established from 114 568 dogs representing 72 breeds. Estimates of breed BW showed significant change in 33 (45%) breeds over the 10-year period. Body weight increased in five breeds (2-14% change) and decreased in 26 breeds (1-8% change). In two breeds, BW increased in male and decreased in female dogs. This observational study provides extensive breed BW data on young adult dogs. The change in breed BW, noted in almost half of the breeds, could be due to changes either in size or in body fat mass. In certain breeds, the change in BW over time might have an impact on overall health. Studies with simultaneous evaluation of BW and body condition over time are warranted.
AB - High body weight (BW), due to large size or excess body fat, has been associated with developmental and metabolic alterations, and degenerative diseases in dogs. Study objectives were to determine mean BW in young adult dogs of different breeds, including changes over a 10-year period. Body weight data from the official Swedish hip dysplasia screening program were used, including data from dogs screened at 1-2.5 years of age, in breeds with ≥ 15 individual observations/year during 2007-2016. Mean BW per breed and sex was established from 114 568 dogs representing 72 breeds. Estimates of breed BW showed significant change in 33 (45%) breeds over the 10-year period. Body weight increased in five breeds (2-14% change) and decreased in 26 breeds (1-8% change). In two breeds, BW increased in male and decreased in female dogs. This observational study provides extensive breed BW data on young adult dogs. The change in breed BW, noted in almost half of the breeds, could be due to changes either in size or in body fat mass. In certain breeds, the change in BW over time might have an impact on overall health. Studies with simultaneous evaluation of BW and body condition over time are warranted.
U2 - 10.1038/s41598-022-27055-4
DO - 10.1038/s41598-022-27055-4
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 36624169
AN - SCOPUS:85145957540
VL - 13
JO - Scientific Reports
JF - Scientific Reports
SN - 2045-2322
M1 - 443
ER -
ID: 333626946