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Starting characteristics of the dogs in the study
| Criterion | Cases |
|---|---|
| Breed | American bulldog, American pitbull, beagle, Chihuahua, crossbred, Labrador, shih tzu, Siberian husky |
| Gender | Neutered male (6), neutered female (2) |
| Age (years) | 6 (3 to 10) |
| Starting body weight (kg) | 26.4 (7.6 to 69.7) |
| Target body weight (kg) | 18.9 (5.4 to 49.8) |
| Body condition score | 5 (5 to 5) |
All data are expressed as median (range).
