I think that some dogs do remeber their realtives
e.g., mothers to children or children to mother
i had a female that i had sold at about 2 - 3 months 2 years later the owner brought her back to be bred with my male
coincidently i had the mother of that female there and we put them together
the daughter started wagging her tail and following her mother around and licking her mouth
my female the mother doesn't usually like younger dogs especially females near her but she tolerated her and even started playing with her
and when things got too ruff she would correct her the way a mother would (i mean not by biting or complete submission)
hope that i have answered some questions
i honestly think that it is based on an individual basis as well as upbringing
because i also know of another female (coincidently the grandmother of my female) that will put into submission any dog that crosses her path
be it related to her or not
Interesting. I was just reading somewhere that rats can recognize relatives because of a certain set of genes (major histocompatibility complex) that makes their urine smell a certain way. It could be something similar in the dog.
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I think that the most significant post on this thread was made by the first responder, Lee. The best dogs with solid nerves and confidence can adjust to any situation, quickly. They can and do form meaningful relationships, but in their minds they don't NEED anyone. I think that this is part of the arrogant and regal attitude that the good GSD's have.
Originally posted by Matthew Fleury: I think that the most significant post on this thread was made by the first responder, Lee. The best dogs with solid nerves and confidence can adjust to any situation, quickly. They can and do form meaningful relationships, but in their minds they don't NEED anyone. I think that this is part of the arrogant and regal attitude that the good GSD's have. Dogs are loyal to themselves first. They do bond to owners and new owners because they’re social animals and as such have highly developed adaptively. I know most owners believe their dog will always be their dog but this is a human need for validation. The dog’s character lends us to think how can the animal who bestows so much time, attention and affection must be also loyal but that desire to connect is social driven and not a loyalty indicator.
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Have anybody hear the story about a Terrier dog in Scotland (believe is Graybear town, or something like it). When the owner died, the dog stay next to the grave the rest of his life?. They have a small monument of the dog close to the Restaurant, were he went to get his food.
Originally posted by Cheryl Gee: I remember the terrier. His name was greyfriers bobby.He was a skye terrier. Seperation anxiety.
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In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog. - Edward Hoagland
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