Determination of behavioural traits of purebred dogs using factor analysis and cluster analysis: a comparison of studies in the USA and UK
Bradshaw, J.W.S. and Goodwin, D. (1999) Determination of behavioural traits of purebred dogs using factor analysis and cluster analysis: a comparison of studies in the USA and UK. Research in Veterinary Science, 66, (1), 73-76. (doi:10.1053/rvsc.1998.0246).
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The questionnaire survey of Hart and Hart (1985,Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association186, 1811–1815) ranked the 56 most popular breeds of dog in theon 13 behavioural traits and is compared here with results of a similar survey conducted on the 49 most popular breeds in the. Of the 36 breeds in common between the studies, 24 were similar for the traits aggressivity, reactivity and ease of housetraining between the two countries. However, the characteristics of nine breeds (Airedale Terrier, Old English Sheepdog, Welsh Corgi, Irish Setter, Standard Poodle, Beagle, Samoyed, Boxer, Dalmatian) differed markedly between the two countries, and a further three (Chihuahua, Scottish Terrier, Standard
Dachshund) showed smaller, but probably meaningful, shifts. These differences should be recognised when giving advice to prospective owners, and when treating unwanted behaviour in these breeds.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Q Science > QL Zoology B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology |
| Divisions: | University Structure - Pre August 2011 > School of Psychology > Division of Cognition |
| Item ID: | 18257 |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Mar 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Mar 2012 12:03 |
| Contributors: | Bradshaw, J.W.S. (Author) Goodwin, D. (Author) |
| Date: | 1999 |
| Status: | Published |
| Contact Email Address: | D.Goodwin@soton.ac.uk |
| URI: | http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/18257 |
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