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. 2019 Apr 17;14(4):e0214575. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0214575

Table 3. Spondylosis deformans in dogs and wolves by age group and percentage of individuals affected.

Age range (years) Non-transport dogs Sled dogs Wolves
(n = 77) (n = 10) (n = 70)
n (%) n (%) n (%)
0–2 2/5(40.00) N/A 5/48(10.42)
3–5 4/8(50.00) 1/2(50.00) 6/12(50.00)
6–8 7/9(77.78) N/A 5/6(83.33)
9–11 21/24(87.50) 6/6(100.00) 3/3(100.00)
12–14 18/19(94.74) 2/2(100.00) 1/1(100.00)a
15–17 11/12(91.67) N/A N/A
Total 63(81.82) 9(90.00) 20(28.57)

a captive individual