Development of a Breeding Program for Guide Dogs
Charles Hart
Conference Proceedings, 4th International Working Dog Breeding Association, Melbourne, Australia, Vol. 4, pp. 5, 2005
Abstract
Reports on a genetic analysis of four dog breeds used in a guide dog program, finding fearfulness to be the most important trait and about 50% heritable. Recommends a within-breed selection program in Labradors using Estimated Breeding Values.