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12 MAY 2021
Long-term stress in dogs can be caused by their relationship with their owners and their owner s personality, according to a new study – although some breeds are more susceptible to this kind of stress than others, it appears.
Researchers measured levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the hairs of 42 different dog breeds and their owners: 24 ancient breeds (older breeds thought to be genetically closer to wolves) and 18 hunting breeds (dogs able to hunt on their own).
As well as the cortisol measurements, the owners were asked to answer questions on their own personality and on their relationship with their canines (via the Monash Dog Owner Relationship Scale), including feedback on interactions and their feeling of emotional attachment towards the dog.
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The relationship a dog has with its owner is related to its stress level. This is the conclusion of a newly published study from Linköping University, Sweden. The results, published in the journal
Scientific Reports, also suggest that the link between stress and the owner s personality traits differs between dog breeds.
Researchers at Linköping University have investigated whether the stress levels of dogs are affected by the people they live with. Stress levels for the past several months can be determined in both dogs and humans by measuring the levels of stress hormone stored in hairs as they grow.
Linköping University
The relationship a dog has with its owner is related to its stress level. This is the conclusion of a newly published study from Linköping University, Sweden. The results, published in the journal Scientific Reports, also suggest that the link between stress and the owner’s personality traits differs between dog breeds.
Researchers at Linköping University have investigated whether the stress levels of dogs are affected by the people they live with. Stress levels for the past several months can be determined in both dogs and humans by measuring the levels of stress hormone stored in hairs as they grow.