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South Korean Study Identifies Genes Enhancing Dog Intelligence

5/3/2025

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South Korean researchers have uncovered eight key genes that boost the intelligence and herding skills of dogs, especially border collies. By sequencing genomes from various herding breeds, they revealed how selective breeding has sharpened these remarkable traits, opening exciting avenues for future studies in canine behavioral genetics.

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South Korean researchers have uncovered eight key genes that boost the intelligence and herding skills of dogs, especially border collies. By sequencing genomes from various herding breeds, they revealed how selective breeding has sharpened these remarkable traits, opening exciting avenues for future studies in canine behavioral genetics.