Cynologists dispel a popular myth about dog behavior: is character related to the size of the animal

06.02.2024 17:21

Some dog breeders have a persistent misconception, including one that the character of a pet depends on the size of the animal.

Many people actually believe that the smaller the dog, the easier it is to maintain and the fewer problems there are with care.

Many people have a false perception of dogs: small means safe and kind, and large means aggressive and dangerous. But this is a misconception that plays a cruel joke on owners, writes Tomsk.ru with reference to the head of the Russian Cynological Federation Vladimir Golubev.

Even small dogs can behave badly during a walk, barking, and bullying passersby and dogs.

When choosing a pet, experts advise remembering that both a Chihuahua and a St. Bernard require equal attention and care.

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However, there is a connection between the breed and the character of the pet.

Cynologists call a dog's breed a primary data point that allows them to predict the pet's character.

But the behavior will depend on the conditions of growth, socialization, upbringing by humans, the approach to training and the quality of the dog's living conditions.

Earlier we talked about why cats are afraid when they see a vacuum cleaner .

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor