Table 3.
The percentages of adopted dogs returned to the shelter in relation to sex, age class, resource guarding status, and body size. The number of dogs returned/number of dogs adopted 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 | 18.7 (96/514) | 19.3 (80/414) |
| Female | 17.1 (86/502) | 18.4 (74/403) |
| Age class | ||
| Juvenile | 14.1 (28/199) | |
| Adult | 18.5 (127/688) | 18.5 (127/688) |
| Senior | 20.9 (27/129) | 20.9 (27/129) |
| Resource guarding | ||
| Yes | 21.2 (31/146) | 20.5 (27/132) |
| No | 17.4 (151/870) | 18.5 (127/685) |
| Body size | ||
| Small | 13.7 (36/262) b | |
| Medium | 16.9 (52/308) b | |
| Large | 26.8 (66/246) a |
1 Age classes included in analyses.