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"Boldness" in the domestic dog differs among breeds and breed groups.

Behavioural processes - 1 Jul 2013

Starling Melissa J, Branson Nicholas, Thomson Peter C, McGreevy Paul D

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"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. This study investigated differences in the expression of boldness among dog breeds, kennel club...

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PMID: 23603555
DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2013.04.008

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