September 2020 PMID 32961091

The link between selection for function and human-directed play behaviour in dogs.

Niclas Kolm, Hans Temrin, Ádám Miklósi, Enikő Kubinyi, László Zsolt Garamszegi

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Discussions reveal a strong interest in the research, with posts referencing specific breeds and evolutionary history, like herding and sporting dogs displaying higher play behaviors, and citing genetic studies to support conclusions. The tone and word choice reflect enthusiasm and curiosity, emphasizing the importance of understanding domestication and social behaviors in dogs.

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Most discussions recognize the link between animal selection and playful behaviors, indicating general support or acceptance of the research findings.

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The discussions reflect high interest, as many posts mention breeds, domestication, and genetic analysis, showing curiosity about the research implications.

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Posts dive into specifics, referencing genetic analysis, breed differences, and historical behavior, suggesting deep engagement with the content.

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While some posts highlight the significance of the findings in understanding domestication and breed behavior, the overall perceived societal impact appears moderate rather than transformative.

Abstract in brief

The study explores how human-directed play behavior in dogs is linked to their evolutionary background and selective breeding for different functions, revealing that even ancestral dogs showed moderate levels of this behavior.
Herding and Sporting breeds tend to display higher levels of human-directed play behavior compared to Nonsporting and Toy breeds, indicating that selective breeding for specific roles has shaped this trait.
The results suggest that human-directed play was important during the early domestication of dogs and that ongoing artificial selection for particular functions continues to influence this social behavior, strengthening the bond between dogs and humans.

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#BiologyLetters authors unravel the link between #selection for function and human-directed play #behaviour in dogs https://t.co/c5b2IjErTc #domestication #ArtificialSelection https://t.co/3Kws6Lo9jH

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RT @RSocPublishing: #BiologyLetters authors unravel the link between #selection for function and human-directed play behaviour in dogs http…

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Hope you are enjoying the conference so far #ehbea2021 @ehbea2021. Here's another #BiologyLetters paper you might like - The link between selection for function and human-directed play behaviour in dogs https://t.co/eLGYRsJe8i https://t.co/4L8YXSZOYY

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RT @hakusan09: 132の犬の品種を比較。牧羊犬や狩猟などのスポーツを得意とする品種はヒトと遊ぶことを好む。愛玩向けの小型犬やスポーツ向けではない品種はややそうした傾向が弱い。イヌの家畜化、育種におけるヒトとの相互作用の関連を示唆。2020年。https://t.c…

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132の犬の品種を比較。牧羊犬や狩猟などのスポーツを得意とする品種はヒトと遊ぶことを好む。愛玩向けの小型犬やスポーツ向けではない品種はややそうした傾向が弱い。イヌの家畜化、育種におけるヒトとの相互作用の関連を示唆。2020年。https://t.co/6L7VdNVf9R

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The link between selection for function and human-directed play behaviour in dogs | Biology Letters https://t.co/fseisUlmZW

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先祖の犬ですでにヒトに向けての遊戯行動のレベルが中くらい。このレベルは現代のいくつかの犬種と共有している。牧羊のハーディング犬と猟犬はヒトに向けての遊戯行動のレベルが高く、非猟犬や愛玩犬とは異なるThe link between selection for function and human-directed… https://t.co/xpN28gfZdX

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RT @dogsciencesays: Genetic analysis shows that being playful with humans could have been selected for when dogs were domesticated. Curren…

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Emma K. Grigg, PhD, CAAB

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RT @dogsciencesays: Genetic analysis shows that being playful with humans could have been selected for when dogs were domesticated. Curren…

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Dr. A-K Fritsche

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original paper: https://t.co/bvxIxLBmqn

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