dogs were bred to accentuate instincts that were evident from their earliest encounters with humans. Although details about the evolution of dogs are uncertain, the first dogs were hunters with keen senses of sight and smell. Humans developed these instincts and created new breeds as need or desir...
We found that it took longer time for Ancient breeds to make an eye-contact with humans, and that they gazed at humans for shorter periods of time than any other breed group in the unsolvable situation. Our findings suggest that spontaneous gaze behavior towards humans is associated with ...
Accordingly, many owners of giant dog breeds like to learn how to brush and de-shed their large dog at home. This will take a bit of practice, and you’ll need to buy a few important tools for the task, but your efforts will pay off, as grooming your own dog will give you more ...
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During European exploration and settlement of these regions, the colonial agendas of Western geopolitical powers were furthered through the use of racially-charged language that positioned indigenous Arctic dog breeds as a metaphor for human Indigenous populations (Riche, 2015); control of domestic dog...
All dog breeds can trace their heritage back to the gray wolf, though scientists are less sure where today's Fidos originated. Graduallyas humans selected for traitsthey found useful, or just downright cute, in their dogs — herding ability, particular temperament, fishing acumen — thecanines ...
Check the dog breeds that suit your personality– You must find a dog who suits your personality well. Some dogs are active and love to play outside. Other dogs can just chill and relax with you at home all day much like a British Bulldog or a Pug. Active dogs such as Collies and ...
The dogs involved in this study were of various breeds and sizes: large-sized breeds (62.9%); small-sized breeds (15.7%); medium-sized breeds (14.3%); and mixed-breeds (7.1%). The dogs ranged from 5 months to 16 years of age....
Thousands of years (21) humans began the process of domesticating the dog and shaping what "being a dog" really means. Through careful selection and breeding, an astonishing variety of dog breeds (22) been created. Desirable traits have been selected for in various breeds that are of a benef...
In this study, we used YouTube videos to explore dog bites to humans. The most common breeds and types of dogs found in our sample (i.e. German Shepherds, Chihuahuas, Labrador Retrievers and Pit bulls) reflect those previously identified in studies of dog bites10,11,12,13,15,16,17,47...