This is really dense, but for those of us who love dogs, it is a fascinating study.
In a nutshell, if you want a dog that lives a long time, get a long nose small to medium breed and get a female. Avoid male flat faced dogs like the plague.
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In a nutshell, if you want a dog that lives a long time, get a long nose small to medium breed and get a female. Avoid male flat faced dogs like the plague.
Longevity of companion dog breeds: those at risk from early death - Scientific Reports
The companion dog is one of the most phenotypically diverse species. Variability between breeds extends not only to morphology and aspects of behaviour, but also to longevity. Despite this fact, little research has been devoted to assessing variation in life expectancy between breeds or...
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