Table 7.
Mitigation model 1, use of a coat in winter: canine variables tested through binary logistic regression for their association with coat use in winter to facilitate activity. Increased odds of coat use are indicated by an odds ratio greater than one, and an odds ratio lower than one indicates reduced odds of coat use.
| Variable | Sub-Group | N | Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skull | Mesocephalic | 1942 | Reference | ||
| Brachycephalic | 188 | 3.23 | 2.29 to 4.55 | <0.001 | |
| Brachycephalic designer hybrid | 58 | 3.66 | 1.90 to 7.03 | <0.001 | |
| Dolichocephalic | 385 | 1.84 | 1.46 to 2.31 | <0.001 | |
| Not applicable | 555 | 1.31 | 1.08 to 1.59 | 0.006 | |
| Bodyweight (kg) | <10 | 411 | Reference | ||
| 10 to <20 | 862 | 0.71 | 0.55 to 0.92 | 0.008 | |
| 20 to <30 | 956 | 0.54 | 0.42 to 0.70 | <0.001 | |
| 30 to <40 | 482 | 0.33 | 0.25 to 0.44 | <0.001 | |
| 40 to <50 | 107 | 0.38 | 0.24 to 0.59 | <0.001 | |
| 50+ | 42 | 0.21 | 0.11 to 0.42 | <0.001 | |
| Missing | 268 | 0.51 | 0.37 to 0.71 | <0.001 |