A Dog's Breed Doesn't Determine its Behavior
The findings challenge current assumptions about why some breeds are more aggressive, obedient, or affectionate than others.
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The findings challenge current assumptions about why some breeds are more aggressive, obedient, or affectionate than others.
They’re all good dogs, and it has nothing to do with their breed
Do some dog breeds live longer than others? And does your dog's breed effect its behaviour? Yes, and no, according to two new studies.
A new study based on thousands of DNA sequences and owner surveys finds that less than 10% of a dog's behavior — like howling, herding or retrieving — can be explained by its breed.
Scientists hope that by studying dog DNA and behaviour, they can learn more about the genes responsible for psychiatric conditions in humans.