title: [The nature of the dog--a contribution to the keeping and breeding of so-called fighting dogs].
abstract: The behavioural repertoire of dogs derives from that of the wolf. But there are distinct race-specific differences which go back to the man's breeding influence in the course of domestication to develop special qualities in dogs. Today, dog keeping no longer corresponds to these qualities of dogs in many ways. We refer to the problems resulting from this and man's responsibility for the establishment of a man-dog relationship that is functional and responds to the dog's character. The abuse of certain dog behaviour by man has to be pursued consistently. In the same way we must also take care of an unforced integration of dogs into our society.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Tiermedizin und Tierhygiene mit Tierklinik, Universität Hohenheim.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Loeffler
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Eichelberg
mesh_terms: D000374:Aggression; D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D001947:Breeding; D004285:Dogs / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology*
vernacular_title: Das Wesen des Hundes--zugleich ein Beitrag zur Haltung und Zucht sog. Kampfhunde.