The domestic dog : its evolution, behaviour, and interactions with people / edited by James Serpell ; pencil drawings by Priscilla Barrett.

Other author Serpell, James, 1952-
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1995.
Descriptionx, 268 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
Subjects
Dogs--Behavior.
Dogs.
Human-animal relationships.

Contents Origins of the dog: domestication and early history / JulieClutton-Brock -- Evolution of working dogs / Raymond Coppinger and Richard Schneider -- Genetic aspects of dog behaviour with particular reference to working ability / M. B. Willis -- Analysing breed and gender differences in behaviour / Benjamin L. Hart -- Early experience and the development of behaviour / James Serpell and J. A. Jagoe -- Feeding behaviour of domestic dogs and the role of experience / Chris Thorne -- Social and communication behaviour of companion dogs / John W. S. Bradshaw and Helen M. R. Nott -- Ethology and epidemiology of canine aggression / Randall Lockwood -- Canine behavioural therapy / Roger A. Mugford.
Contents Effects of owner personality and attitudes on dog behaviour / Valerie O'Farrell -- Dogs as human companions: a review of the relationship / Lynette A. Hart -- Welfare of dogs in human care / Robert Hubrecht -- Variation in dog society: between resource dispersion and social flux / D. W. Macdonald and G. M. Carr -- Population biology and ecology of feral dogs in central Italy / L. Boitani, F. Francisci, P. Ciucci and G. Andreoli -- From paragon to pariah: some reflections on human attitudes to dogs / James Serpell -- Hair of the dog / James Serpell.
Local noteLittle-324324--305131021430N
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 95013800
ISBN0521415292 (hardback)
ISBN0521425379 (pbk.)