A few fun facts about our 3,000+ golden retrievers • We have a pretty even split between males and females—51 percent and 49 percent.
MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION GOLDEN RETRIEVER LIFETIME STUDY
• The most common name is Cooper. • 76 percent of our study dogs share their home with at least one other animal. • California has the most dogs in the study, with Colorado a close second. • Nearly half of our owners supplement their dog’s diet with vegetables. • 25 percent of study dogs get their teeth brushed at least once a week. • In addition to being chief cuddlers, many of our dogs have second “jobs,” including therapy and service work.
Science that improves the lives of all animals Morris Animal Foundation is a nonprofit organization that invests in science to advance animal health. The foundation is a global leader in funding scientific studies for companion animals, horses and wildlife. Since its founding in 1948, Morris Animal Foundation has invested more than $100 million toward 2,400 studies that have led to significant breakthroughs in diagnostics, treatments, preventions and cures to help animals worldwide.
Learn more, or make a gift to support animal health, at caninelifetimehealth.org, or call 800.243.2345.
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