Like many people who are concerned about selecting the best puppy to fit their needs, I visit the breeder and spend time with all of the pups in the litter before making my selection. As part of my ...

Calmer dogs show lower stress hormones and higher mood chemicals during temperament tests using saliva samples.

Dogs who scored well on the Wesen test, which is used to analyze a dog’s temperament, tended to have lower levels of cortisol ...

Dogs who scored well on the Wesen test, which is used to analyze a dog's temperament, tended to have lower levels of cortisol, often called the "stress hormone," and higher levels of serotonin, often ...

Grey, a 5-month-old Border Collie puppy is about to meet sheep for the first time. “If he goes out there and just shows a bit of enthusiasm and keenness, that’s good,” his handler, Emma, says on the ...