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Why do some dogs chase squirrels? Study finds genetic links to canine oddities

Why do some dogs chase squirrels? Study finds genetic links to canine oddities

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Researchers have identified genetic variants linked to different canine behaviors.Credit: Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Registry/Getty Is your dog frightened by a plastic bag flapping in the wind? When a stranger comes to the door, is he barking, hiding or looking for you? Does he hunt squirrels? A study that combined 46,000 answers to these and …

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A deep dive connects canine genetics, brain physiology and behavior to explain why collies are different from terriers

A deep dive connects canine genetics, brain physiology and behavior to explain why collies are different from terriers

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From the energetic Border Collie to the friendly Golden Retriever, there are over 350 dog breeds today, each with specific physical and behavioral traits. Although previous research into dog genomes has revealed the genetic basis for variations in body size and shape between breeds, the genetic basis for complex behaviors – hunting, herding, guarding, pointing, …

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