Golden Retriever Lifetime Study
The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is one of the largest, most comprehensive prospective canine health studies in the United States. The Study’s purpose is to identify the nutritional, environmental, lifestyle and genetic risk factors for cancer and other diseases in dogs. Each year, with the help of veterinarians and dog owners, the Foundation collects health, environmental and behavioral data on 3,000+ enrolled golden retrievers.
Connecting researchers with dog lovers and veterinarians to advance animal health.
The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study will help identify nutritional, genetic and environmental risk factors for cancer and other important diseases in dogs. Results will provide comprehensive data on diseases and other health challenges, including cancer. Findings will be used as a launching point for multiple health studies in dogs.
Looking for Links between Lifestyle, Gut Microbiome and Obesity
Using data and samples from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, researchers will analyze the gut microbiome in healthy weight and obese dogs to determine if the microbiome differs between these two populations and could contribute to obesity in the breed.
Data Commons
Data Commons is an open, free database available to the research and educational communities. Qualified individuals can gain access to data generated by the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, one of the largest and most comprehensive longitudinal studies ever conducted in veterinary health research.
Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Journal Articles
Population Characteristics of Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Enrollees
Inbreeding Depression Causes Reduced Fecundity in Golden Retrievers
Study data and samples are available to qualified researchers during special calls for proposals, which are scheduled and announced by Morris Animal Foundation. For additional research-related data and sample questions, contact the study team directly.
Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Sample Tier
If you are planning to submit a request to receive Study specimens, specify which samples your research design will require using this Sample Tier infographic that ranks Golden Retriever Lifetime Study biospecimens according to their relatedness to primary and secondary Study endpoints and the type of specimen.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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