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  • Canine Medicine
  • Comparative Pathology

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  • Anecdotal evidence suggests Dachshunds have higher hematocrit (HCT) than other breeds.
  • Objective data supporting this observation in Dachshunds is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare red blood cell (RBC) counts, indices, and white blood cell (WBC) counts between Dachshunds and mixed-breed dogs.
  • To provide objective data on hematological parameters in healthy Dachshunds.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective comparison of complete blood count (CBC) data from 61 healthy Dachshunds and 60 mixed-breed dogs.
  • Data collected from dogs presented for routine health checks, dental prophylaxis, or neutering at two veterinary clinics.

Main Results:

  • Dachshunds exhibited significantly higher mean packed cell volume (PCV), HCT, RBC count, and hemoglobin (HGB) concentration compared to mixed-breed dogs.
  • A greater percentage of Dachshunds had RBC variables above the reference interval for HCT, HGB, and RBC count.
  • No significant differences were found in mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), or total solids between the breeds.

Conclusions:

  • Dachshunds possess higher PCV, HCT, RBC count, and HGB concentration than mixed-breed dogs.
  • Veterinarians should consider these breed-specific differences when interpreting CBC results in Dachshunds.