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Dog Fear

Fearful or wary responses when approached directly by unfamiliar dogs

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.