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Nature vs. Nurture in Herding Dogs: What Cross-Fostering and Breed Comparison Studies Reveal

Examining the relative contributions of genetics and environment to breed-specific herding behaviors through cross-fostering experiments, breed comparison studies, and longitudinal developmental data.

February 18, 2026

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