Table 2.
The percentages of dogs assessed as resource guarders in relation to sex, age class, reproductive status, and body size. The number of dogs assessed as resource guarders/number of dogs evaluated and made available for adoption shown in parentheses. Within columns and specific variables, values with different superscript letters are significantly different (p ≤ 0.05).
| Variable | Juveniles, Adults, and Seniors 1 | Adults and Seniors 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 16.1 (83/514) | 17.9 (74/414) |
| Female | 12.6 (63/502) | 14.4 (58/403) |
| Age class | ||
| Juvenile | 7.0 (14/199) a | |
| Adult | 15.1 (104/688) b | 15.1 (104/688) |
| Senior | 21.7 (28/129) b | 21.7 (28/129) |
| Reproductive status | ||
| Intact | 12.4 (71/574) | 15.4 (63/408) |
| Spayed/neutered | 16.1 (71/440) | 16.9 (69/409) |
| Body size | ||
| Small | 19.8 (52/262) d | |
| Medium | 11.0 (34/308) c | |
| Large | 18.7 (46/246) d |
1 Age classes included in analyses.