'Generation Pup' - protocol for a longitudinal study of dog behaviour and health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite extensive research, many questions remain unanswered about common problems that impact dog welfare, particularly where there are multiple contributing factors that can occur months or years before the problem becomes apparent. The Generation Pup study is the first longitudinal study of dogs that recruits pure- and mixed-breed puppies, aiming to investigate the relative influence of environmental and genetic factors on a range of health and behaviour outcomes, (including separation related behaviour, aggression to familiar/unfamiliar people or dogs and obesity). This paper describes the study protocol in detail.

Methods

Prior to commencing recruitment of puppies, the study infrastructure was developed, and subject specialists were consulted to inform data c

SUBMITTER: Murray JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7781182 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature