Table 2.
Hazard ratios for the effect of overweight body condition on risk of death in pet dogs
| Breed | Size class | Hazard ratio | 99.79% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chihuahua | I | 2.42 | 1.87‐3.13 | <.001 |
| Pomeranian | I | 2.25 | 1.62‐3.12 | <.001 |
| Yorkshire Terrier | I | 2.86 | 2.14‐3.83 | <.001 |
| Shih Tzu | II | 2.19 | 1.39‐3.45 | <.001 |
| American Cocker Spaniel | III | 2.21 | 1.66‐2.93 | <.001 |
| Beagle | III | 2.40 | 1.69‐3.43 | <.001 |
| Dachshund | III | 2.77 | 2.03‐3.79 | <.001 |
| Boxer | IV | 1.62 | 1.27‐2.07 | <.001 |
| Pit Bull | IV | 1.57 | 1.08‐2.29 | <.001 |
| German Shepherd | V | 1.35 | 1.05‐1.73 | <.001 |
| Golden Retriever | V | 1.56 | 1.26‐1.94 | <.001 |
| Labrador Retriever | V | 1.83 | 1.54‐2.17 | <.001 |
Data reported are hazard ratios, 99.79% confidence interval (CI), and associated P values for risk of death for dogs in overweight body condition relative to dogs in normal body condition.