ArticleCanine genetics and epidemiology2019
Association between coat colour and the behaviour of Australian Labrador retrievers.
Article in Canine genetics and epidemiology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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- Beyond Appearances: The Hidden Coat Diversity of the Sicilian Mastiff Revealed by Integrated Phenotypic and Genetic Analyses.Veterinary sciences · 2026Article
- Behavior in Australian Shepherd Dogs Assessed Using the C-BARQ: A Preliminary Study of Associations with Coat Color, Sex, and Neutering Status.Veterinary sciences · 2026Article
- Phenome-wide study connects behavioral genetics of odor detection dogs with temperament traits.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Behavioral components define operational suitability metric for detection dog success.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Identification of genetic variants associated with anterior cruciate ligament rupture and AKC standard coat color in the Labrador Retriever.BMC genomic data · 2023Article
- Exploring the Domestication Syndrome Hypothesis in Dogs: Pigmentation Does Not Predict Cortisol Levels.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Article
- Determination of breeding criteria for gait proficiency in leisure riding and racing dromedary camels: a stepwise multivariate analysis of factors predicting overall biomechanical performance.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundMaking assumptions regarding temperament and intelligence based on the physical appearance of dogs can be a conscious or unconscious human act. Labrador retrievers with chocolate-coloured coats are anecdotally considered to be less trainable and more hyperactive and aggressive than their black or yellow peers. To test these assertions, we analysed the owner-reported behavioural traits of Labradors in relation to both their observable coat colour, and their
resultsWe used the results of an owner-based questionnaire to determine scores for 21 behavioural traits and test whether these scores varied with coat colour (
conclusionsOur results do not support that chocolate-coloured Labradors are more hyperactive or aggressive than either black or yellow Labradors. Trainability scores varied with
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