Table 2 Baseline characteristics of the dogs
Baseline characteristics, dogs | Total (n=55) |
|---|---|
Age | |
Mean (SD) | 2.2 (0.7) |
Min – Max | 1.3 – 4.0 |
Weight (kg) | |
Mean (SD) | 22.6 (10.7) |
Min-Max | 3.2 – 52.0 |
Height (cm) | |
Mean (SD) | 49.8 (11.7) |
Min-Max | 19.0 – 67.5 |
Gender | |
Bitch | 27 (49.1%) |
Neutered | |
Yes | 16 (29.1%) |
No | 39 (70.9%) |
Assistance dog | |
Physical service dog | 30 (54.5%) |
Diabetes alert dog | 20 (36.4%) |
Seizure alert dog | 2 (3.6%) |
Hearing dog | 3 (5.5%) |
Breed categoriesa | |
Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs | 21 (38.2%) |
Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs | 12 (21.8%) |
Companion and Toy Dogs | 9 (16.4%) |
Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid Breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs | 4 (7.3%) |
Terriers | 4 (7.3%) |
Sighthounds | 2 (3.6%) |
Crossbreed | 2 (3.6%) |
Spitz and Primitive types | 1 (1.8%) |