After examining data from more than 18,000 dogs, researchers have reached a clear conclusion: breed doesn’t explain why dogs behave the way they do
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The team wanted to determine if any common genetic variations could be linked to behaviours typically associated with particular dog types. In other words, could genetics explain why Rottweilers often seem so aggressive or why Border collies are thought of as sociable?The researchers combined this analysis with survey responses from the owners of more than 18,000 dogs, mostly from the US, who had been asked to detail the behaviour of their pets.
For instance, if howling in bloodhounds is genetic, a cross-bred dog that is 70 per cent bloodhound is also likely to howl, says Morrill.
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