Longevity and mortality in Kennel Club registered dog breeds in the UK in 2014
Abstract Background The domestic dog is one of the most diverse mammalian species, exhibiting wide variations in morphology, behaviour and morbidity across breeds. Therefore, it is not unexpected that breeds should also exhibit variation in mortality and longevity. While shorter longevity per se may...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Canine Genetics and Epidemiology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40575-018-0066-8 |