Studies of modern Italian dog populations reveal multiple patterns for domestic breed evolution
Through thousands of years of breeding and strong human selection, the dog (Canis lupus
familiaris) exists today within hundreds of closed populations throughout the world, each …
familiaris) exists today within hundreds of closed populations throughout the world, each …
A preliminary study on the interplay between the serum levels of neurotransmitters and thyroid hormones for the evaluation of the behavioral phenotype of dogs
Simple Summary The domestic dog (Canis familiaris) represents an ideal model to study the
effects of the selection process on motivation in companion animals. The dog's temperament …
effects of the selection process on motivation in companion animals. The dog's temperament …
[HTML][HTML] Phylogeographic and population genetic structure of hound-like native dogs of the Mediterranean Basin
The dog was probably the first domesticated animal. Despite extensive archaeological and
genetic investigations, the origin and the evolution of the extant dogs are still being debated …
genetic investigations, the origin and the evolution of the extant dogs are still being debated …
Commonalities in development of pure breeds and population isolates revealed in the genome of the Sardinian Fonni's Dog
The island inhabitants of Sardinia have long been a focus for studies of complex human
traits due to their unique ancestral background and population isolation reflecting …
traits due to their unique ancestral background and population isolation reflecting …
Investigating the population structure and genetic differentiation of livestock guard dog breeds
D Bigi, SP Marelli, L Liotta, S Frattini, A Talenti… - Animal, 2018 - cambridge.org
Livestock guarding dogs are a valuable adjunct to the pastoral community. Having been
traditionally selected for their working ability, they fulfil their function with minimal interaction …
traditionally selected for their working ability, they fulfil their function with minimal interaction …
Selection Signatures in Italian Livestock Guardian and Herding Shepherd Dogs
A Bionda, M Cortellari, D Bigi, V Chiofalo, L Liotta… - Veterinary …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Livestock guardian and herding shepherd dogs are morphologically and
behaviourally different, due to the long selection for different tasks made by farmers and …
behaviourally different, due to the long selection for different tasks made by farmers and …
An In-Depth Look at Fonni's Dog Behavior under Different Outdoor Conditions
Simple Summary In this study, the common social and communicative behaviors of the
Fonni's Dog maintained under different outdoor conditions were investigated in order to …
Fonni's Dog maintained under different outdoor conditions were investigated in order to …
Genomic Analysis of the Endangered Fonni's Dog Breed: A Comparison of Genomic and Phenotypic Evaluation Scores
Simple Summary The Fonni's dog is a local breed selected for livestock and property
guarding by Sardinian farmers since ancient times; however, this breed is now at high risk of …
guarding by Sardinian farmers since ancient times; however, this breed is now at high risk of …
Genomic characterization of the three balkan livestock guardian dogs
Balkan Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGD) were bred to help protect sheep flocks in sparsely
populated, remote mountainous areas in the Balkans. The aim of this study was genomic …
populated, remote mountainous areas in the Balkans. The aim of this study was genomic …
Genetic Characterization of the Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog–Sharplanina, a Livestock Guard Dog from the Western Balkans
V Dimitrijević, M Savić, E Tarić, L Stanišić… - Acta …, 2020 - sciendo.com
Yugoslavian Shepherd Dog-Sharplanina (YSD) is a livestock guard dog from the Western
Balkans present in this region over a long time, but recognized by the Fédération …
Balkans present in this region over a long time, but recognized by the Fédération …