Dog Fear
Affected Genes: RCL1, CD36, IGFBP2, IGSF1
Inheritance: Complex Inheritance
Variant(canFam6):
chr1:93658594,
chr18:19980308,
chr34:22645202,
chrX:88727449,
chrX:89302502


General Information: Dogs can develop fears of various stimuli, such as loud noises, strangers, and separation anxiety. They may also fear unfamiliar places, strange smells, darkening skies, heavy rain at night, noisy trucks, veterinary visits, and interactions with other dogs. These fears can manifest in different ways, from mild anxiety to more severe reactions, affecting their behavior and well-being.
How to Read Your Dog's Results for this Trait:
Likely More Fearful: Likely fearful or wary responses when approached directly by unfamiliar dogs
Possibly More Fearful: Possibly fearful or wary responses when approached directly by unfamiliar dogs
Likely Less Fearful: Unlikely to exhibit fearful or wary responses when approached directly by unfamiliar dogs
References:
Zapata I, Lilly ML, Herron ME, Serpell JA, Alvarez CE. Genetic testing of dogs predicts problem behaviors in clinical and nonclinical samples. BMC Genomics. 2022 23(1):102.
