The Genetics of Bidability: Why Some Herding Dogs Accept Direction and Others Resist

Examining the genetic, neurological, and developmental basis of handler responsiveness in working herding dogs, and why bidability is distinct from obedience, temperament, or trainability.

February 26, 2026

The Genetic Roots of the 'Eye': What Makes a Border Collie Stare

Exploring the neurological and genetic basis for the intense, fixed stare that defines Border Collie herding style, drawing on two decades of field observation and laboratory research.

February 3, 2026