Massive study of pet dogs shows breed does not predict behaviour

Singapore News News

Massive study of pet dogs shows breed does not predict behaviour
Singapore Latest News,Singapore Headlines
  • 📰 Nature
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 36 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 18%
  • Publisher: 68%

They're all good dogs, Brent: breed doesn't predict behaviour

Swimming is for the dogs: research shows that dog breed does not predict behaviour, such as an eagerness for a doggy paddle.Dog enthusiasts have long assumed that a dog’s breed shapes its temperament.

This experimentation created today’s breeds. Contemporary purebred dogs are defined by their looks, but breed is also thought to influence temperament. The American Kennel Club, for instance, describes pugs as “mischievous” and border collies as “affectionate”.But, as Karlsson points out, “anyone who’s owned eight dogs from the same breed will tell you all about their different personalities”.

Among the mutts who contributed data to the new study was Sandy, whose heritage includes Australian cattle dog and collie .But, on average, breed explained only around 9% of the variation in how a dog behaved, a number “much smaller than most people, including me, would have expected,” says Karlsson.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

Nature /  🏆 64. in US

Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

15% of Tornado Deposits Are From Ronin Exploiter: Data15% of Tornado Deposits Are From Ronin Exploiter: DataAlex Svanevik, CEO of the blockchain analytics platform Nansen, revealed that 15% of Tornado deposits are from the Ronin exploiter.
Read more »

Harnessing data to build better local governmentHarnessing data to build better local governmentOpinion: Citizens deserve the protections technology can bring, as well as the greater transparency and efficiencies it can deliver.
Read more »

Asia-Pacific Stocks Mixed as Data Show Chinese Factory Activity Contracted in AprilAsia-Pacific Stocks Mixed as Data Show Chinese Factory Activity Contracted in AprilChinese economic data released over the weekend showing a contraction in April factory activity may weigh on regional investor sentiment today.
Read more »

Cerebral Pushed ADHD Prescriptions And Failed To Report Data Breaches, Ex-Executive Alleges In LawsuitCerebral Pushed ADHD Prescriptions And Failed To Report Data Breaches, Ex-Executive Alleges In LawsuitFormer Cerebral vice president Matthew Truebe says the $4.8 billion company “consistently and at times egregiously put profits and growth before patient safety.'
Read more »

Motley Fool: Snowflake’s data services are infrastructure neutralMotley Fool: Snowflake’s data services are infrastructure neutralBusinesses generate a tremendous amount of data each day, and the proliferation of software and connected devices often results in a tangled mess of...
Read more »

A Concerning Change Is Happening to Earth's Water Cycle, Satellite Data RevealA Concerning Change Is Happening to Earth's Water Cycle, Satellite Data RevealClimate change is throwing Earth's water cycle severely out of whack. According to new satellite data, freshwaters are growing fresher and salt waters are growing saltier at an increasingly rapid rate all around the world. If this pattern continues,
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-04-09 05:01:02