Breed Differences in Dog Behavior: Why Tails Wag Differently

The Science of Breed-Specific Behaviors: A Comprehensive Guide

This book provides a comprehensive and approachable view of the science behind breed-specific behaviors. It explores, summarizes, and explains the scientific evidence on what breed can and cannot tell us about behavior, and gives dog enthusiasts from all professional and personal backgrounds a better understanding of why dogs do what they do.

Key Features

• In-Depth Coverage: It covers the impact of inbreeding, how it contributes to problematic behavioral issues such as anxiety and aggression, and how it potentially affects the future health of the breed.
• Predicting Behavior: It discusses the limits of predicting a dog's behavior based upon breed, individual differences within breeds, and the corresponding limitations of certain public policies.
• Guidance for Professionals: It provides guidance for professionals to help their clients better understand behavioral issues, traits, and appropriate expectations around the right breed for their household.
• Comprehensive Topics: It covers genetics, temperament, aggression, social behavior, and the history of dog breeding, offering a holistic view of canine behavior.
• Broad Audience: It is an important read for researchers, students, veterinary practitioners and animal behaviorists, as well as shelter staff, dog trainers, or anyone looking for a greater understanding of dog breed differences.