Canine recommended breed weight ranges are not a good predictor of an ideal body condition score
Journal article
Smith, E., Davis, K., Sulsh, L., Harvey, S., Fowler, K., Canterbury Christ Church University and Portland Road Veterinary Surgery 2018. Canine recommended breed weight ranges are not a good predictor of an ideal body condition score. Journal Of Animal Physiology And Nutrition. 102 (4), pp. 1088-1090. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.12919
Authors | Smith, E., Davis, K., Sulsh, L., Harvey, S., Fowler, K., Canterbury Christ Church University and Portland Road Veterinary Surgery |
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Abstract | Breed-specific ideal bodyweight range information is widely used by dog owners and breeders as a guideline to ensure animals are within a healthy weight range. Body Condition Scoring, a method used by veterinarians to assess an animal’s overall shape with regard to weight is considered to be an excellent method to determine an animal’s overall body condition; these values, however, do not always correspond to published weight ranges. Here, the weight, neuter status, age and a nine- point Body Condition Score of a population of 140 purebred dogs were recorded and subsequently analysed to determine whether bodyweight was an effective predictor for Body Condition Scores. This comparison indicated that published recommended, breed- specific body weight ranges are not a good predictor for an ideal BCS and as such, guidelines for owners and breeders need to be systematically reviewed. |
Keywords | Body condition score; breed; dog; obesity; weight |
Year | 2018 |
Journal | Journal Of Animal Physiology And Nutrition |
Journal citation | 102 (4), pp. 1088-1090 |
Publisher | Blackwell |
ISSN | 0931-2439 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.12919 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 08 May 2018 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 03 Jul 2018 |
Accepted | 13 Apr 2018 |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Output status | Published |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/88v8v/canine-recommended-breed-weight-ranges-are-not-a-good-predictor-of-an-ideal-body-condition-score
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