Contrary to popular belief, Labrador Retrievers are no friendlier toward humans than other breeds, according to a sprawling new study of how dog genetics affect behavior.
Though some breeds of dogs—such as the “courageous” Bulldog and the “devoted” Golden Retriever —are popularly believed to show certain personality traits, a study published Thursday by Science found that breed is a poor predictor of personality, accounting for just 9% of variation in behavior among dogs. Researchers found that some behaviors were associated with different categories of breed.
