Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

Borrelia, Babesia and Rickettsia, Oh My!

Borrelia, babesia and rickettsia are all pathogens with one important thing in common – all are transmitted by ticks. Being aware of tick-borne diseases is important for dog owners, not only to protect their pets, but also other family members who share the same environment.

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Connecting researchers with dog lovers and veterinarians to advance animal health.

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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.

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3000+

Golden Retrievers enrolled in the study across the U.S.

60%

of Golden Retrievers are impacted by cancer

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.

Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Journal Articles

Age at Gonadectomy and Risk of Overweight/Obesity and Orthopedic Injury in a Cohort of Golden Retrievers

The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study: Establishing an Observational Cohort Study with Translational Relevance for Human Health

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Have additional questions about the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study? Whether you're a participant or just interested in learning more, find answers to commonly asked questions about the Study.

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