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The classic study of canine behavior: “A major authoritative work…Immensely rewarding reading for anyone concerned with dog-breeding.”—Times Literary Supplement
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 compiled, written by geneticist and comparative psychologist John Paul Scott, known for his research into social behavior and aggression.
“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
“Comprehensive…[a] seminal work.”—Mark Derr, The Atlantic Monthly
“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
ASIN : B01E71R4II
Publisher : The University of Chicago Press; 1st edition (July 10, 2012)
Publication date : July 10, 2012
Language : English
File size : 46842 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 733 pages
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Customers find the book provides useful and detailed information about dog breeds. They consider it comprehensive and thorough, with valuable content that is well worth reading. However, opinions differ on readability – some find it easy to follow and well-written, while others find it dry and not an easy read.
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