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Clearly, large dogs need a large crate, while small dogs need a small crate. doi: 10.1016/S0168-1591(97)00093-2, 115. Effectiveness of scat-detection dogs in determining species presence in a tropical savanna landscape. EB, NH, EM, CO, and MU contributed to writingoriginal draft. Connect Tissue Res. Barker SB, Gee NR. Although phenotypic screening can be important in breeding decisions, phenotypes of individual animals arise through a combination of genetic and environmental factors. (2006) 103:1571621. In: Serpell J, editor. Tiira K, Hakosalo O, Kareinen L, Thomas A, Hielm-Bjrkman A, Escriou C, et al. In: Pfaffenberger CJ, Scott JP, Fuller JL, Ginsburg BE, Bielfelt WS, editors. Appl Animal Behav Sci. Your pets results arrive via email in two to three weeks. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2003.011262, 182. Wilsson E, Sinn DL. Or are you an aspiring first-time puppy owner wondering where to start? We do not recommend testing mixed-breed dogs using Optimal Selection, as this test is intended to be used as a breeder tool for purebred dogs of known lineage. It was hard to actually get the sample. doi: 10.1016/S0168-1591(00)00210-0, 99. Factors associated with success in guide dog training. Becoming a Dog: Early Experience and the Development of Behavior. Front Vet Sci. Animals. The process is easytotally painless for pupsand many reviewers said results came back quicker than expected.". (2017) 25:122337. Download this e-book for guidance on these questions and other important factors to consider when looking for a puppy. 30. Medium Dog Crates, Tip #3: Material Selection. This means they have a wealth of user-submitted DNA at their disposal. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-004786, 24. 55. Find your dog's family, powered by the world's largest breed database. Biol Bull. (2014) 9:2819. Bricca A, Juhl CB, Grodzinsky AJ, Roos EM. By purchasing a puppy from a responsible breeder, youll have a bit of predictability in temperament, size, and grooming needs, so although each dog is different, this information can be valuable in making the best determination if a breed is right for your lifestyle and needs. Rocznik D, Sinn DL, Thomas S, Gosling SD. Development and validation of a psychometric tool for assessing impulsivity in the domestic dog (Canis familiaris). Regardless of the age of the dog or the career path, some component of physical exercise is essential for the physical and behavioral health of working dogs. Occup Ther Int. (1993) 64:48. Branson NJ, Rogers LJ. Attach Hum Dev. Additionally, studies have documented the qualities deemed most important for detection dogs by their handlers and trainers (69, 70). (2010) 123:1439. Whats all this mean for you? Periods of early development and the effects of stimulation and social experiences in the canine. doi: 10.1016/0031-9384(67)90011-X, 155. It consists of leading testing panels for genetics such as Canine for dogs and Feline for cats. These sorts of empirical evaluations of temperament and cognition are helpful because they can be objectively scored by a small number of trained observers and the standardized format allows for direct quantitative comparison between individuals. Hemophilia B (Discovered in the Airedale Terrier), Factor VII Deficiency, Protein Losing Nephropathy, Lung Developmental Disease (Discovered in the Airedale Terrier), Alaskan Husky Encephalopathy, Degenerative Myelopathy, Cone Degeneration (Discovered in the Alaskan Malamute), Early-Onset Progressive Polyneuropathy (Discovered in the Alaskan Malamute), Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (Discovered in the Alaskan Malamute), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (Discovered in the Alpine Dachsbracke), Degenerative Myelopathy, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Primary Lens Luxation, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Hyperuricosuria, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1, Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 1, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 2, Osteochondromatosis (Discovered in the American Staffordshire Terrier), Myotonia Congenita, MDR1 Medication Sensitivity, Cystinuria Type II-A, Primary Lens Luxation, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 12 (Discovered in the Australian Cattle Dog), Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), MDR1 Medication Sensitivity, Hyperuricosuria, Cone Degeneration (Discovered in the Alaskan Malamute), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (Discovered in the Australian Shepherd), Degenerative Myelopathy, Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 1, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Myotonia Congenita, Cystinuria Type II-A, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Fanconi Syndrome, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Discovered in the Basenji), Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (Discovered in the Basenji), Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (Discovered in Basset Fauve de Bretagne), Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (Discovered in Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen), X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (Discovered in the Basset Hound), Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (Discovered in the Beagle), Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Discovered in the Beagle), Neonatal Cerebellar Cortical Degeneration, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (Discovered in the Beagle), Musladin-Lueke Syndrome, Hypocatalasia, Factor VII Deficiency, Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia (Discovered in Belgian Malinois - SDCA1), Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia (Discovered in Belgian Malinois - SDCA2), Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia (Discovered in Belgian Malinois - SDCA1), Degenerative Myelopathy, von Willebrand's Disease, type 1, Hyperuricosuria, Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis and Polyneuropathy, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Hyperuricosuria, Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 1, MDR1 Medication Sensitivity, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (Discovered in the Border Collie), Sensory Neuropathy, Dental Hypomineralization, Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, Goniodysgenesis and Glaucoma (Discovered in the Border Collie), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Early Adult Onset Deafness For Border Collies only (Linkage test), Shaking Puppy Syndrome (Discovered in the Border Terrier), Hemophilia A (Discovered in the Boxer), Degenerative Myelopathy, Exercise-Induced Collapse, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Congenital Stationary Night Blindness (CSNB), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Primary Lens Luxation, Lethal Acrodermatitis (Discovered in the Bull Terrier), Ichthyosis (Discovered in the American Bulldog), Hyperuricosuria, Nemaline Myopathy, Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 1, Dominant Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 1, Macrothrombocytopenia, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (Discovered in the West Highland White Terrier), Craniomandibular Osteopathy, Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy (Discovered in Terriers), X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (Discovered in the Cardigan Welsh Corgi), Degenerative Myelopathy, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 3, Muscular Dystrophy (Discovered in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), Xanthinuria (Discovered in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), Degenerative Myelopathy,Episodic falling syndrome (EFS), Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (Discovered in the Central Asian Ovcharka), Degenerative Myelopathy, Exercise-Induced Collapse, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 7, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 7, Primary Lens Luxation, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and Lens Luxation (Discovered in Chinese Shar-Pei), MDR1 Medication Sensitivity, Chondrodysplasia, Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Phosphatase 1 Deficiency, Exercise-Induced Collapse, Phosphofructokinase Deficiency, Exercise-Induced Collapse, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), MDR1 Medication Sensitivity, Degenerative Myelopathy, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Discovered in the Papillon and Phalne), von Willebrand's Disease, type 1, Bandera's Neonatal Ataxia, von Willebrand's Disease, type 1, Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 2, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Glycogen Storage Disease Type IIIa, (GSD IIIa), Exercise-Induced Collapse, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 1, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Discovered in the Dachshund), Narcolepsy (Discovered in the Dachshund), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIA (Discovered in the Dachshund), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 1, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Discovered in the Dachshund), Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Narcolepsy (Discovered in the Dachshund), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIA (Discovered in the Dachshund), Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Hyperuricosuria, MDR1 Medication Sensitivity, Primary Lens Luxation, von Willebrand's Disease, type 1, Deafness and Vestibular Dysfunction (Discovered in Doberman Pinscher), Focal Non-Epidermolytic Palmoplantar Keratoderma, Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 1, Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia (Discovered in Belgian Malinois - SDCA2), Phosphofructokinase Deficiency, Xanthinuria (Discovered in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), Acral Mutilation Syndrome, Exercise-Induced Collapse, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (Discovered in the English Setter), MDR1 Medication Sensitivity, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Phosphofructokinase Deficiency, Degenerative Myelopathy, QT Syndrome, Acral Mutilation Syndrome, X-Linked Tremors, Muscular Dystrophy (Discovered in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), Factor VII Deficiency, Progressive Early-Onset Cerebellar Ataxia, Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 3, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Spinocerebellar Ataxia with Myokymia and/or Seizures, Spinocerebellar Ataxia with Myokymia and/or Seizures, Congenital Hypothyroidism (Discovered in the Toy Fox and Rat Terrier), Primary Lens Luxation, Van den Ende-Gupta Syndrome, Degenerative Myelopathy, Primary Lens Luxation, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (Discovered in Frisian Water Dogs), MDR1 Medication Sensitivity, Hyperuricosuria, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VII (Discovered in the German Shepherd Dog), Hemophilia A (Discovered in the German Shepherd Dog - Variant 2), Cone Degeneration (Discovered in the German Shepherd Dog), Degenerative Myelopathy, Hemophilia A (Discovered in the German Shepherd Dog - Variant 1), X-Linked Ectodermal Dysplasia, Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis, Canine Scott Syndrome, Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (CLAD), type III, Cone Degeneration (Discovered in the German Shorthaired Pointer), von Willebrand's Disease, type 2, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (Discovered in the Australian Shepherd), Acral Mutilation Syndrome, von Willebrand's Disease, type 2, Exercise-Induced Collapse, Muscular Dystrophy (Discovered in the Golden Retriever), Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (Discovered in the Golden Retriever), Degenerative Myelopathy, Sensory Ataxic Neuropathy, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Discovered in the Golden Retriever - GR-PRA1 variant), Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (Discovered in the Golden Retriever), Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Centronuclear Myopathy (Discovered in the Great Dane), Ichthyosis (Discovered in the Great Dane), Glanzmann Thrombasthenia Type I (Discovered in Great Pyrenees), Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 1, Early-Onset Progressive Polyneuropathy (Discovered in the Greyhound), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (Discovered in the Greyhound), Hemophilia A (Discovered in the Havanese), Rod-Cone Dysplasia 1, von Willebrand's Disease, type 1, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 1, Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy (Discovered in the Irish Setter), Amelogenesis Imperfecta, Progressive Retinal Atrophy 1 (Discovered in the Italian Greyhound), GM2 Gangliosidosis (Discovered in the Japanese Chin), Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), GM1 Gangliosidosis (Discovered in the Shiba), Chondrodysplasia, Hypophosphatasia, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Degenerative Myelopathy, Factor XI Deficiency, von Willebrand's Disease, type 1, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (Discovered in the Komondor), von Willebrand's Disease, type 3 (Discovered in the Kooiker Hound), Hyperuricosuria, von Willebrand's Disease, type 1, Hereditary Footpad Hyperkeratosis, Hyperuricosuria, Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (Discovered in the Labrador Retriever), Alexander Disease, Skeletal Dysplasia 2, Narcolepsy (Discovered in the Labrador Retriever), Hereditary Elliptocytosis, Centronuclear Myopathy (Discovered in the Labrador Retriever), X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy, Exercise-Induced Collapse, Myotonia Congenita (Discovered in the Labrador Retriever), Stargardt Disease (Discovered in the Labrador Retriever), Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), POMC, HNPK, Lagotto Storage Disease, Hyperuricosuria, Benign Familial Juvenile Epilepsy, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Primary Lens Luxation, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Cystinuria Type I-A, Muscular Dystrophy (Discovered in the Landseer), Hemophilia B (Discovered in the Lhasa Apso), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Discovered in the Lhasa Apso), Xanthinuria (Discovered in the Toy Manchester Terrier), von Willebrand's Disease, type 1, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), MDR1 Medication Sensitivity, Hyperuricosuria, Cone Degeneration (Discovered in the Alaskan Malamute), Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 1, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIA (Discovered in the New Zealand Huntaway), Progressive Early-Onset Cerebellar Ataxia, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis, Macrothrombocytopenia, Muscular Dystrophy (Discovered in the Norfolk Terrier), Hereditary Ataxia (Discovered in the Norwegian Buhund), Chondrodysplasia, Early Retinal Degeneration (Discovered in the Norwegian Elkhound), Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Primary Lens Luxation, Cystic Renal Dysplasia and Hepatic Fibrosis, Cleft Lip & Palate with Syndactyly, Cleft Palate, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (Discovered in the Old Danish Pointer), Cerebellar Ataxia, MDR1 Medication Sensitivity, Hemophilia A (Discovered in Old English Sheepdog), Exercise-Induced Collapse, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Discovered in the Papillon and Phalne), von Willebrand's Disease, type 1, Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (Discovered in the Papillon), Spinocerebellar Ataxia with Myokymia and/or Seizures, Hyperuricosuria, Spinocerebellar Ataxia (Late-Onset Ataxia), Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Primary Lens Luxation, Enamel Hypoplasia (Discovered in the Parson Russell Terrier), Juvenile Encephalopathy (Discovered in the Parson Russell Terrier), Degenerative Myelopathy, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 3, von Willebrand's Disease, type 1, Exercise-Induced Collapse, Hyperuricosuria, Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets Type II, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Osteochondrodysplasia, von Willebrand's Disease, type 1, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures, Degenerative Myelopathy, von Willebrand's Disease, type 1, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Osteochondrodysplasia, von Willebrand's Disease, type 1, GM2 Gangliosidosis (Discovered in the Toy Poodle), Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Early-onset PRA (Discovered in the Portuguese Water Dog), GM1 Gangliosidosis (Discovered in the Portuguese Water Dog), Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Degenerative Myelopathy, May-Hegglin Anomaly, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (Discovered in the Pug), Congenital Hypothyroidism (Discovered in the Toy Fox and Rat Terrier), Primary Lens Luxation, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, Degenerative Myelopathy, Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis and Polyneuropathy, Myotubular Myopathy, Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (Discovered in the Rottweiler), Lamellar Ichthyosis, Spinocerebellar Ataxia with Myokymia and/or Seizures, Hyperuricosuria, Spinocerebellar Ataxia (Late-Onset Ataxia), Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (Discovered in the Jack Russell Terrier), Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Primary Lens Luxation, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (Discovered in the Saluki), X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy 1, X-Linked Hereditary Nephropathy (Discovered in the Samoyed), Hyperuricosuria, Generalized Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Discovered in the Schapendoes), Hyperuricosuria, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (Discovered in the Schnauzer), Fetal Onset Neuroaxonal Dystrophy, Factor VII Deficiency, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Persistent Mllerian Duct Syndrome, X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy 2, Spondylocostal Dysostosis, Myotonia Congenita (Discovered in the Miniature Schnauzer), Demyelinating Neuropathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (Discovered in the Schnauzer), Craniomandibular Osteopathy, von Willebrand's Disease, type 3 (Discovered in the Scottish Terrier), Ligneous Membranitis, MDR1 Medication Sensitivity, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Discovered in the Shetland Sheepdog - CNGA1 variant), von Willebrand's Disease, type 3 (Discovered in the Shetland Sheepdog), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Discovered in the Shetland Sheepdog - BBS2 variant), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Prekallikrein Deficiency, Congenital Dyshormonogenic Hypothyroidism with Goiter (Discovered in the Shih Tzu), MDR1 Medication Sensitivity, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Degenerative Myelopathy, Paroxysmal Dyskinesia, Protein Losing Nephropathy, Microphthalmia (Discovered in the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier), Hyperuricosuria, Neuroaxonal Dystrophy, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Cerebral Dysfunction, von Willebrand's Disease, type 1, Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Phosphatase 1 Deficiency, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Discovered in the Swedish Vallhund), Spinocerebellar Ataxia with Myokymia and/or Seizures, Congenital Hypothyroidism (Discovered in the Tenterfield Terrier), Primary Lens Luxation, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VII (Discovered in the Brazilian Terrier), Progressive Retinal Atrophy Type III, Primary Lens Luxation, Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (prcd-PRA), Cerebellar Cortical Degeneration, Exercise-Induced Collapse, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (Discovered in the West Highland White Terrier), Craniomandibular Osteopathy, Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy (Discovered in Terriers), L-2-Hydroxyglutaric Aciduria (Discovered in the Westie), Phosphofructokinase Deficiency, Muscular Hypertrophy (Double Muscling), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Hyperuricosuria, Cerebellar Cortical Degeneration, Exercise-Induced Collapse. Paw preference as a tool for assessing emotional functioning and well-being in domestic dogs and cats: a review. Selection, acclimation, training, and preparation of dogs for the research setting. Animals. VWX. (78) conducted a study in a population of guide dogs and found that high levels of maternal behavior were linked to stress and anxiety in the offspring as adolescents (i.e., higher activity levels in an isolation task and a reduced latency to vocalize during a novel object task), as well as worse performance on a problem-solving task. (2013) 8:e69921. The Domestic Dog. O'Haire ME. Instructions for submission of those results to OFA can be found on the Optimal Selection web portal, in your account, under each dog's profile. While it might seem silly, both of these dog DNA tests brought my family and me a lot of joy. Table 1. Therefore, in some cases genetic screening may provide an opportunity to match dogs with training or working opportunities that capitalize on their behavioral predispositions, and help them achieve their full potential. Kiddie J, Collins L. Identifying environmental and management factors that may be associated with the quality of life of kennelled dogs (Canis familiaris). Front Vet Sci. Bernstein PL, Friedmann E, Malaspina A. Animal-assisted therapy enhances resident social interaction and initiation in long-term care facilities. Whether your new addition will be your first dog or another in a long line of family pets and whether youre looking for a new purebred puppy or an older rescue dog, were here to guide you along the process of picking the best dog for your individual personality and lifestyle. The literature also identified a suite of traits associated specifically with assistance dog outcomes (i.e., that apply to both guide and service dogs; Figure 1B). Cons: The swabs had rough bristles, and April didnt seem to like me putting them in her mouth. I have to give one star to post this review, Optimal Selection review by a DNA Testing Choice user2019-11-21. First, these dogs embodied a much more active phenotype: successful dogs scored higher on C-BARQ items indicating that they were hyperactive and had difficulties settling down, as well as prone to chasing shadows or light spots (95). doi: 10.1016/0168-1591(86)90095-X, 114. genetic testing industry. Whenever people order this feline optimal selection kit that is available at $99.99, they will send a swab test sample to their added address. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0107205, 9. Second, the extent to which various undesirable characteristics (e.g., minor medical problems, nuisance behaviors) are acceptable in a placement likely varies widely between programs as well. Relatedly, dogs rated as having high levels of energy, excitability, and hyperactivity were less likely to be placed as assistance dogs (62, 73, 77). Appl Animal Behav Sci. Lazarowski L, Krichbaum S, Waggoner LP, Katz JS. doi: 10.1038/nature08837, 141. Another option which has great public appeal is to identify dogs from shelters or rescues to be trained as working dogs (51). (2003) 27:5771. See the best dogs for active people here. Duranton C, Horowitz A. Battaglia CL. Selecting dogs for explosives detection: behavioral characteristics. Tolstoy L. >Anna Karenina. (1983) 9:299315. Conserv Biol. PLoS ONE. doi: 10.1520/JFS2003048, 70. Ultimately, these outcome measures will provide important endpoints for selection tools that not only identify a dog's probability of success, but also identify the specific areas in which a dog is likely to excel or struggle. Keep in mind that a prospective breeder may ask you these questions when deciding if your home is right for one of their puppies, so it may be helpful to jot your answers down. (2010) 52:61624. Guest CM, Collis GM, McNicholas J. In contrast, traits with minimal heritability present less attractive targets for breeding, and in the case of traits with no heritability, selective breeding is futile. How do you find a reputable breeder? J Am Vet Med Assoc. tests>, Browse Hanguk Tongmul Chawon Kwahakhoe Chi. Diverio S, Menchetti L, Riggio G, Azzari C, Iaboni M, Zasso R, et al. It is not recommended to alter the current base index selection scheme. doi: 10.1007/s10071-011-0443-0, 175. We have over. Daly B, Morton LL. impact of changing handlers on dogs' behaviours and detection performance. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2008.10.015, 45. 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