University of Prince Edward Island. (n.d.). How are defects inherited? How are defects inherited? | University of Prince Edward Island. Retrieved November 20, 2021, from https://cidd.discoveryspace.ca/how-are-defects-inherited.html. Continue Reading Canine Inherited Disorders Database – How Are Defects Inherited
“Boldness” in dogs is believed to be one end of the shy–bold axis, representing a super-trait. Several personality traits fall under the influence of this super-trait. Previous studies on boldness in dogs have found differences among breeds, but grouping breeds on the basis of behavioural similarities has been elusive. Continue Reading “Boldness” in the Domestic Dog Differs Among Breeds and Breed Groups
Persson, M.E., Roth, L.S.V., Johnsson, M., Wright, D., and Jensen, P. (2015). Human-directed social behaviour in dogs shows significant heritability. genetics Continue Reading Human-Directed Social Behaviour in Dogs Shows Significant Heritability
Morrow, M., Ottobre, J., Ottobre, A., Neville, P., St-Pierre, N., Dreschel, N. and Pate, J.L. (2015). Breed-dependent differences in the onset of fear-related avoidance behavior in puppies. genetics Continue Reading Breed-Dependent Differences in the Onset of Fear-Related Avoidance Behavior in Puppies
McGreevy PD, Georgevsky D, Carrasco J, Valenzuela M, Duffy DL, Serpell JA (2013) Dog Behavior Co-Varies with Height, Bodyweight and Skull Shape. Continue Reading Dog Behavior Co-Varies With Height, Bodyweight and Skull Shape
MacLean, E.L., Snyder-Mackler, N., VonHoldt, B.M., and Serpell, J.A. (2019). Highly heritable and functionally relevant breed differences in dog behaviour. Continue Reading Highly Heritable and Functionally Relevant Breed Differences in Dog Behaviour