Crossbreed dogs show more behavioural problems than pure breeds, study suggests
Research finds cockapoo, cavapoo and labradoodle dogs display more undesirable behaviours than breeds they derive from
TL;DR
- Crossbreed dogs, particularly cockapoos and cavapoos, show more undesirable behaviours than their purebred counterparts.
- These behaviours include owner-directed and stranger-directed aggression, dog rivalry, non-social fear, separation-related problems, and excitability.
- Labradoodles showed worse results than Labradors in some categories.
- The study analyzed data from over 9,000 dogs via an online owner questionnaire.
- Researchers advise potential owners to thoroughly research breed characteristics before selection.
- Experts note that behavior is an interaction of genes and environment, and cultural factors, like owner expectations and training, may play a role.