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Why big dogs age faster than small ones.

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  1. Oct 8, 2026
    BIG BREEDS GAIN DNA AGING MARKS FASTERStudy of 894 pet dogs

    Big dogs show faster DNA signs of aging, study of 894 pets finds

    A study of 894 pet dogs found that large breeds and male dogs pile up age-linked chemical changes on their DNA faster, which may help explain why they tend to die younger.