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Spondylosis deformans in three large canids from the Gravettian Předmostí site: Comparison with other canid
Mietje Germonpré1, Robert Losey2, Martina Lázničková-Galetová3
1Operational Direction "Earth and History of Life", Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Vautierstraat 29, 1000 Brussel, Belgium.
Abstract:
Spondylosis deformans is a common degenerative condition of the spinal column, especially in modern domestic dogs. The presence and severity of lesions are related to age and physical activity, but they can be influenced by genetics, with some modern breeds being particularly predisposed. Spondylosis deformans also has been reported in prehistoric dogs. Here, we describe three affected vertebrae, likely from three individuals, in a large canid assemblage from the Gravettian Předmostí site, Czech Republic. We compare the proportion of affected individuals from the Předmostí assemblage with that of affected individuals among recent wild Northern wolves, inbred wolves, captive wolves, and recent Northern dogs. The proportion of affected individuals among the captive wolves differs significantly from the other wolf groups. The proportion in the Předmostí assemblage does not differ significantly from that of the wild wolf groups.
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