James A. Serpell

2 weeks ago | jneurosci.org | Sophie Barton |James A. Serpell |Erin Hecht

AbstractAlthough domestic dogs were the first domesticated species, the nature of dog domestication remains a topic of ongoing debate. In particular, brain and behavior changes associated with different stages of the domestication process have been difficult to disambiguate. Most modern Western breed dogs possess highly derived physical and behavioral traits because of intense artificial selection for appearance and function within the past 200 years.

Dec 23, 2023 | vetapps.vet.upenn.edu | James A. Serpell

In addition to ordinary dog owners interested in comparing their pets to other dogs in the database, the C-BARQ has become an invaluable tool for a wide variety of dog-related organizations, groups, and projects. Enrollment is open to all dog owners and groups from around the world.