In the last five years, canine genetics has gone from map construction to complex disease
deconstruction. The availability of a draft canine genome sequence, dense marker chips …

The study of dog personality is of general academic interest and also has applications for
the management of both working dogs and pets. However, acquiring direct behavioral …

Canine transmissible venereal tumor (CTVT) is the oldest known somatic cell lineage. It is a
transmissible cancer that propagates naturally in dogs. We sequenced the genomes of two …

Personality, or consistent individual differences in behavior, is well established in studies of
dogs. Such consistency implies predictability of behavior, but some recent research …

Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, Third Edition provides a comprehensive
exploration of current knowledge of breed predispositions based on rigorous examination of …

Guide dogs for the blind help blind people physically and mentally in their daily lives. Their
qualifications are based on health, working performance and temperament; approximately …

Canine behaviours that are both desirable and undesirable to owners have a demonstrable
genetic component. Some behaviours are breed-specific, such as the livestock guarding by …

We review a range of studies on the genetic contribution to behavior in canid species. We
begin by identifying factors that make canids a promising model in behavioral genetics and …

The study of dog personality has a long history. In this chapter, we present an overview of
the concepts and methods applied to dog personality by reviewing the most recent …

Simple Summary Puppy raisers (or foster families) are volunteers who care for assistance
dog puppies until they are ready to learn how to help people with a disability. During this …