Mastiff breed mortality: A study of owner experience, dog age and longevity.

ABSTRACT: Despite being ranked 33 in Americas most popular breeds (American Kennel Club, 2020), there is a lack of research addressing longevity and death related health problems of Mastiff dog breeds and specifically commonly kept Bull Mastiffs and English Mastiffs. Likely a result of small founder populations and minimal breeding geographical locations, limited genetic variation is found making it important to determine key health concerns which may reduce longevity. The purpose of this study was to report findings from an online global survey of owners of deceased Mastiffs detailing breed, age at death, and if known, cause of death. Owner information was also collected including location by continent and country and the owners breeding or hobbyist experience. A closed-question survey was used via

SUBMITTER: Bell L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8379649 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature