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- September 25, 2013
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Why Are Some Breeds of Dog More Popular Than Others?
by CAPB in Companion Animal Psychology Blog
Photo: bikeriderlondon/Shutterstock There are so many breeds of dog, it can be hard to choose which one you'd like most. Some are always popular, while other breeds rise or fall in popularity. A new study by Stefano Ghirlanda et al 2013 investigates whether changes in the most popular breeds over the years reflect personality characteristics, health, or fashion.We think of different breeds as having different temperaments, such as the “friendly and gentle, but also al........ Read more »
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Ghirlanda S, Acerbi A, Herzog H, & Serpell JA. (2013) Fashion vs. Function in Cultural Evolution: The Case of Dog Breed Popularity. PloS one, 8(9). PMID: 24040341
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