Effect of breed, body weight, and gender on blood parameters of adult dogs

Breed effects on biochemical variables have been increasingly reported for dogs. The dog provides a unique model, because there are more than 300 breeds with large phenotypic variations. Breed-specific ranges for serum biochemistry results may be diagnostically useful. Although significant differences have been observed in Alaskan malamute, Siberian husky, golden retriever, and English setter populations for various biochemical analytes, they have previously been considered irrelevant.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Clinical Pathology Source Type: research