Breed Has A Big Influence On Dog Personality, But It's Not A Predictor

Is your pup stubborn or agreeable? Trainable or insecure? Turns out breed and genetics plays a big role, maybe even more than environment. Early socialization is still very important. In puppies, this is generally between 3 and 14 weeks. Puppies not exposed to adults or other animals during this critical period do tend to be more insecure, aggressive, and less easily trained.

How accurate are DNA tests for pets?

Wondering if it’s worth it to spend the money on a DNA test, or which test is best?

Before the age of at home DNA tests and cell phones, young Dr. Fowler spent much time at libraries reading about different dog breeds and what defines them. Maybe a visual inspection by the doc would be more accurate and less expensive!