Raffan and colleagues recently analyzed the genetic codes of 1,300 golden retrievers, and compared them to their behavioral ...

People and pups may be more genetically similar than widely believed. In A Nutshell A gene linked to dog aggression is also ...

For example, the canine gene ADD2 was associated with fear of strangers, but in humans was related to depression. A key ...

Researchers say their "striking" findings could help owners understand their pets’ emotional worlds, and tailor training or care to suit their needs. The post Scientists find golden retrievers and ...

Scientists found that golden retrievers and humans share many emotion related genes, helping explain learning differences in both species.

Learn about how humans and golden retrievers share genetic traits that make us more likely to experience fear, anxiety, and ...

A study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge provides a window into canine emotions, revealing why some golden retrievers are more fearful, energetic or aggressive than others.

Behavioral genetics is a field of scientific research that examines genetic and environmental contributions to individual differences in behavior. Behavioral genetics aims to answer the fundamental ...

Following my May 2022 post about Elinor Karlsson’s Science article on the genetic survey of dogs through the Darwin’s Ark project, and its conclusion that a dog’s breed does not predict its behavior, ...

The way we associate certain behavioral traits with certain breeds can be a huge factor in our relationships with dogs, from parents with toddlers and family-friendly labradors to couch potatoes and ...

Gut microbes are essential partners that help digest food, produce vitamins and train the immune system. They can also pass ...