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The dogs morphology and behaviour was compared in two different breed groups:

The dogs morphology and behaviour was compared in two different breed groups:. Final thesis. International Master Programme Applied Biology 2008 Eva Marie Wergård. Domestication Effects on Mentality and Morphology of the Domestic Dog ( Canis familiaris ).

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The dogs morphology and behaviour was compared in two different breed groups:

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  1. The dogs morphology and behaviour was compared in two different breed groups: Final thesis. International Master Programme Applied Biology 2008 Eva Marie Wergård Domestication Effects on Mentality and Morphology of the Domestic Dog (Canis familiaris) East Asians (EA), breeds from the core of the dogs origin Akita, Korean Jindo Dog, Shiba, Thai Ridgeback & Tibetan Mastiff West Europeans (WE), the eleven most popular breeds in Europe and USA: German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Cavaliere King Carles Spaniel, Bernese Mountain Dog, English Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel, English Staffordshire Terrier, Boxer, Yorkshire Terrier and West Highland White Terrier. Acknowledgments My supervisors Prof. P. Jensen and Mr D. Selin. Special thanks to Prof. M. Amundin, Mr C. Blixt, Prof. P. Savolainen and Prof. P-E Sundgren As well as the Swedish Working Dog Association for all help. Final thesis. International Master Programme Applied Biology 2008 Eva Marie Wergård

  2. Photo: Wahlstedt Ill: Anna Käll Man’s best friend, the Dog, comes in a great variety of shapes in many different breeds from all around the world. But, has selection towards breeds suited for societal needs changed the dog from what it once was? The Dog Mentality Assesment is a Swedish behavioural test in which the dog’s reaction is described in ten different situations. More information about the test can be found at www.sbk.nu WE played significantly (p=0.005) more compared to the EA breeds. EA also showed different behavioural dimensions than those that have been showed in the WE breeds! Ill: Anna Käll Conclusion Domestication has lead to more playful, dependent and morphologically similar breeds, decreasing the importance of breed specific traits. The dog’s behaviour was tested in ‘the Dog Mentality Assesment’ and measurements were taken from the dog’s body. WE breeds showed a higher conformity in their basic morphology compared to the variation seen within EA breeds! Photo: Wahlstedt

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