It can point
towards breed traits that are more likely than not, including helping to predict size, appearance and temperament, and maybe even explain a few unsolved mysteries.
Not exact matches
And while I don't believe that it is a
breed trait, I do believe that this
breed has a stronger tendency
towards it.
When you choose a
breed you are choosing generations of genetics focused
towards specific
traits,
traits that make for great Service Dogs.
Bad
breeding practices may or may not pass on a genetic tendency
towards aggression, but many irresponsible breeders looking to produce «tough» dogs will specifically
breed for aggressive
traits.
An image and brief history of each
breed is followed by information about the
breed's personality and temperament, including certain
traits, such as playfulness, trainability, protectiveness, and affection
towards the owner.
These
breeds do tend to share some of the same
traits however, which includes great intelligence, strength, and a tendency to aggression
towards other animals (i.e. dogs, cats, rodents, etc.).
Human aggression was culled - yes, even by those
breeding dogs to fight a hundred years ago - aggression
towards humans is, and has always been, an unacceptable
trait in the
breed.
As frequent travellers, they wanted their dog to accompany them seamlessly as they moved around the globe, not realizing that this
breed can have a tendency
towards stubbornness, as well as other
traits that could be incongruent with their lifestyle.