Here on the Data Science Team at Morris Animal Foundation, we strive to work in a way that is transparent and repeatable. That means our Extract Transform and Load (ETL) code is version controlled, peer reviewed and executed nightly. However, the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study data is complicated and messy. The average dataset is synthesized from four or more distinct sources!
As of July 2024, to help us publish more confidently and frequently, the Data Science Team is moving from an annual to a quarterly release cycle. We are working hard to update smaller portions of our data more often.
Check out these additional pages to learn what data we have available and how to get access.
As part of our commitment to transparency, we want you to know what we are working on and when it will be available. Here is a list of our upcoming datasets by quarter. Be sure to check in periodically, as these offerings are subject to change.
FY24 4th Quarter Release – July 12th (24.4.0)
| Dataset | Notes |
|---|---|
| Hygiene | New to Data Commons: dental.csv. Updates to existing files: CSVs are now included in a zip file. Embargo period updated to study year 8. |
| Physical Exam | New to Data Commons: exam_physical.csv. All height and weight units have been standardized to inches and pounds. |
| Clinical Labs | Updates to existing files: CSVs are now included in a zip file. Embargo period updated to study year 8. |
| DISHAA | Updates to existing files: CSVs are now included in a zip file. Embargo period updated to study year 8. |
| Dog Demographics | Updates to existing files: Spay and neuter date, date of death, withdrawal date, inactive date, study status, and euthanasia variables added to dog_profile dataset. CSVs are now included in a zip file. Embargo period updated to study year 8. |
| Reproductive History | Updates to existing files: Spay and neuter date moved to the Dog Demographics (dog_profile.csv) dataset. Is_pregnant and no_pregnancy_ever variables updated to accurately portray pregnancy history. Hormone history updated so only dogs that indicated hormones were given in the reproductive_history_female dataset (prevent_heat_last_year) are included. Heat history updated so only female dogs that had a heat cycle noted in the reproductive_history_female dataset (heat_last_year) are included. Variables in reproductive_history_female and reproductive_history_male reorganized. Mismating_last_year variable in reproductive_history_female updated to allow 2+ as a answer to match the wording on the questionnaire. Missing heat_date and litter_dates truncated and added to reproductive_history_heat. Blanks in spayed_reason (reproductive_history_female) and neutered_reason (reproductive_history_male) changed to NA. Embargo period updated to study year 8. |
FY25 1st Quater Release – September 19th (25.1.0)
| Dataset | Notes |
|---|---|
| Activity and Lifestyle | New to Data Commons: activity_sun_exposure.csv activity_swim.csv Updates to existing files: Historic activity_overview.csv split into activity_sun_exposure.csv and activity_swim.csv. Missing swim data added. Swimming details are now separated into individual rows based on location, water temperature, frequency, duration, and pace. Columns reorganized. Duration dropped from activity_details_SY3_beyond since it was not continuous. Embargo period updated to study year 8. |
| Medications | New to Data Commons: flea_tick_heartworm.csv supplements.csv over_the_counter_medications.csv Updates to existing files: Medication names and ingredients updated to be standardized across prescription, flea/tick/heartworm, supplement, and over-the-counter medication datasets. CSVs are now included in a zip file. Embargo period updated to study year 8. |
| Vaccines | New to DC |
| Canine Osteoarthritis Staging Tool (COAST), Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD) | Updates to existing files: Previously missing values have been added. Overall category score calculations have been updated/corrected to follow the recommended validated scoring techniques. Embargo period updated to study year 8. |
| Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (CBARQ) | Updates to existing files: Datasets renamed from coast_goldenage and load_goldenage to goldenage_coast and goldenage_load. If radiographs were not taken, blank values in q08_coast_radiography were updated to ""not evaluated"". If a questionnaire was submitted and there were no days with significantly more activity, blank values in q04_lifestyle_days were updated to ""activity equal on all days"". Embargo period updated to study year 8. |
FY25 2nd Quarter Release – January 9th (25.2.0)
| Dataset | Notes |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Updates to existing files: Updated data through study year 8 and revamp of controlled terms (columns) across all subject areas |
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