Comparison of the dominance behavior between five breed’s puppies’ dogs

Authors

  • Guilherme Marques Soares Universidade Federal Fluminense
  • João Telhado Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro
  • Rita Leal Paixão Universidade Federal Fluminense

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/avs.v15i4.15169

Keywords:

agressão, cães, dominância, dogs, aggression, dominance

Abstract

In 1972, Campbell developed a temperament test for puppies, aiming to determine dominance traits in order to select the adequate family for each dog. In the present study, this test was applied to puppies from five breeds seeking possible behavioral differences.  The animals (138 Labrador retrievers; 71 Rottweilers, 31 Bull Terriers, 13 English Cocker Spaniels and 12 Pit Bulls), ranging from six to eight weeks of age, were tested. The results were analyzed statistically through the Kruskal-Wallis’ test, and the comparison between pairs was done using the Student-Newman-Keuls’ test. Pit Bull puppies demonstrated a higher general score, without significant difference to the others. Labrador retrievers scored higher when compared to Rottweilers (p= 0,02) and Bull Terriers (p=0,01). These results suggest a higher attraction of the Labrador puppy or a greater independence of the Rottweiler and Bull Terrier puppies in relation to humans.

Author Biographies

Guilherme Marques Soares, Universidade Federal Fluminense

Doutorando do Programa de Pós-graduação em Medicina Veterinária (Clínica e Reprodução Animal) da Universidade Federal Fluminense

João Telhado, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro

Professor Associado do Departamento de Medicina e Cirurgia Veterinária - Instituto de Veterinária -Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro

Rita Leal Paixão, Universidade Federal Fluminense

Professora Adjunta do Departamento Fisiologia e Farmacologia da Universidade Federal Fluminense

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How to Cite

Soares, G. M., Telhado, J., & Paixão, R. L. (2010). Comparison of the dominance behavior between five breed’s puppies’ dogs. Archives of Veterinary Science, 15(4). https://doi.org/10.5380/avs.v15i4.15169

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 4 (2010)

Section

Preventive Veterinary Medicine

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