Hard-working or hardly working dogs stay young longer? Lifetime sports engagement, joint activity with the owner and breed type are associated with the severity of canine cognitive decline.

Front Vet Sci · 2026 · PMC13161145 · PMID 42131431

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We also found a near-significant association with the presence of other dog(s) in the family, plus breed type with frequency of walks interaction, also had a trend-like effect on the CCD score.

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