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Genetics and the Social Behaviour of the Dog by John Paul Scott and John L. Fuller (1998, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press

ISBN-100226743381

ISBN-139780226743387

eBay Product ID (ePID)900166

Product Key Features

Number of Pages506 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameGenetics and the Social Behaviour of the Dog

SubjectDogs / Breeds, Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ethology (Animal Behavior), Dogs / General

Publication Year1998

FeaturesReprint

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPets, Science

AuthorJohn Paul Scott, John L. Fuller

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight24.1 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN64-023429

Reviews Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog is one of the most important texts on canine behavior published to date. Anyone interested in breeding, training, or canine behavior must own this book., A major authoritative work on the subject of the behavior of domestic dogs. . . . Immensely rewarding reading for anyone concerned with dog-breeding. . . . The only important scientific treatise on dog behavior in the English language., This pioneering research on dog behavioral genetics is a timeless classic for all serious students of ethology and canine behavior., The last comprehensive study [of dog behavior] was concluded more than thirty years ago, when John Paul Scott and John L. Fuller published their seminal work Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog , establishing critical socialization periods for puppies and laying out parameters of canine behavior. , Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog is essential reading for anyone involved in the breeding of dogs. No breeder can afford to ignore the principles of proper socialization first discovered and articulated in this landmark study.

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Table Of ContentList of Illustrations List of Tables Part I - Development of Basic Behavior Patterns 1. A School for Dogs 2. Dogs, Wolves, and Men 3. The Social Behavior of Dogs and Wolves 4. The Development of Behavior 5. The Critical Period 6. The Development of Social Relationships Part II - Development and Expression of Breed Differences 7. Analysis of Genetic Differences 8. Emotional Reactivity 9. Experiments on Trainability 10. The Development and Differentiation of Problem-Solving Behavior Part III - Inheritance of Differential Capacities Among Hybrids 11. The Inheritance of Behavior Patterns: Single Factor Explanations 12. Behavior in Hybrids: Complex Behavior 13. Development of Physical Differences and Their Relation to Behavior 14. The Effects of Heredity Upon the Behavior of Dogs Part IV - General Implications 15. Implications for the Art of Dog Breeding 16. The Evolution of Dogs and Men 17. Toward a Science of Social Genetics Bibliography Author Index Subject Index

SynopsisA classic study of dog behavior gathered into one volume, this is the single most important and comprehensive reference work on the behavior of dogs ever complied. Scott and Fuller's classic study of dog behavior gathers into one volume the authoritative information that came from their twenty years of research at the Jackson Laboratory. Central to their book is the role heredity plays in the development of behavior. Giving puppies an environment designed on the principles of a well-run school, Scott and Fuller tested five breeds representing the major dog groups and carried out a Mendelian experiment with two of the most different breeds: the basenji and the cocker spaniel. They found that heredity affects almost every trait tested; that sex affects aggressiveness and the dominance order, but not trainability and problem-solving; that emotional traits profoundly influence performance; that, although breeds differ widely in emotional and motivational characteristics, none shows distinct superiority in problem solving; and that detailed statistical analyses indicate a highly complex pathway between primary gene action and its final effect on behavior. Included is important information on: - rearing methods - the origin and history of dog breeds - basic behavior patterns - the physiological and behavioral development of puppies, A classic study of dog behavior gathered into one volume, this is the single most important and comprehensive reference work on the behavior of dogs ever complied. Scott and Fuller's classic study of dog behavior gathers into one volume the authoritative information that came from their twenty years of research at the Jackson Laboratory. Central to their book is the role heredity plays in the development of behavior. Giving puppies an environment designed on the principles of a well-run school, Scott and Fuller tested five breeds representing the major dog groups and carried out a Mendelian experiment with two of the most different breeds: the basenji and the cocker spaniel. They found that heredity affects almost every trait tested; that sex affects aggressiveness and the dominance order, but not trainability and problem-solving; that emotional traits profoundly influence performance; that, although breeds differ widely in emotional and motivational characteristics, none shows distinct superiority in problem solving; and that detailed statistical analyses indicate a highly complex pathway between primary gene action and its final effect on behavior. Included is important information on: * rearing methods * the origin and history of dog breeds * basic behavior patterns * the physiological and behavioral development of puppies, The classic study of dog behavior gathered into one volume. Based on twenty years of research at the Jackson Laboratory, this is the single most important and comprehensive reference work on the behavior of dogs ever complied. "Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog is one of the most important texts on canine behavior published to date. Anyone interested in breeding, training, or canine behavior must own this book."-Wayne Hunthausen, D.V.M., Director of Animal Behavior Consultations "This pioneering research on dog behavioral genetics is a timeless classic for all serious students of ethology and canine behavior."-Dr. Michael Fox, Senior Advisor to the President, The Humane Society of the United States "A major authoritative work. . . . Immensely rewarding reading for anyone concerned with dog-breeding."- Times Literary Supplement "The last comprehensive study of dog behavior] was concluded more than thirty years ago, when John Paul Scott and John L. Fuller published their seminal work Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog." -Mark Derr, The Atlantic Monthly "Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog is essential reading for anyone involved in the breeding of dogs. No breeder can afford to ignore the principles of proper socialization first discovered and articulated in this landmark study."-The Monks of New Skete, authors of How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend and the video series Raising Your Dog with the Monks of New Skete.

LC Classification NumberQL795.D6