Domestication constrains the ability of dogs to convey emotions via facial expressions in comparison to their wolf ancestors

Abstract Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are the domestically bred descendant of wolves (Canis lupus). However, selective breeding has profoundly altered facial morphologies of dogs compared to their wolf ancestors. We demonstrate that these morphological differences limit the abilities of dogs to suc...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Elana R. Hobkirk, Sean D. Twiss
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2024-05-01
Subjects:	Wolves Domestic dogs Facial expressions Emotions Domestication Animal welfare
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-61110-6