ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2026
Hard-working or hardly working dogs stay young longer? Lifetime sports engagement, joint activity with the owner and breed type are associated with the severity of canine cognitive decline.
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Introduction: Companion dogs normally reach >7-8 years of age, which is enough to develop neuro-degenerative cognitive decline. There is a vivid interest in the factors that can accelerate canine cognitive decline (CCD), or on the contrary, act as a preventive measure. We investigated the potential effect of several factors on dogs' CCD scores: functional breed type (cooperative vs. independent working breeds), lifetime sports activity, activities with the owner, and priorities of the owner when choosing a dog. Methods: The internationally distributed questionnaire was completed for Results: We found that a lifetime sports career ( Conclusion: With conscientious choices, and opting for an active lifestyle with their dogs, owners can slow down the onset and severity of CCD. According to our results, working breed types that have been selected for a stronger drive for sports activities may also benefit from physical exercise. Generally long-living toy breeds and mixed breeds would be especially important to involve in joint activities with the owner to avoid severe CCD.
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