Which breed?

There have been many books published on the different breeds with regard to the physical characteristics, which are controlled by the adherence to the breed standard, but the behavioural characteristics of breeds have been generally left to anecdotal evidence. The behavioural characteristics of breeds are a complex interaction between genetic variation and social environment experienced by individual dogs. However, the heritability of breed characteristics has been known for several decades.

Research at Southampton University of the 49 most popular breeds of dogs in the UK led to the table. Watchdog behaviour (W dog trait) included the factors Territorial Defence, dominance over owner, inter dog aggression; reactivity was associated with excessive barking, excitability, and demand for attention; immaturity included playfulness, destructiveness and general activity.

Watchdog trait

reactivity

immaturity

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