Neophilia in domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) and its implication for studies of dog cognition |
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| Authors: | Patricia Kaulfuß Daniel S. Mills |
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| Affiliation: | Animal Welfare and Ethology, Institute of Veterinary Physiology, University of Giessen, Frankfurter Strasse 104, 35392, Giessen, Germany. |
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| Abstract: | This study examined novel-object preference in dogs. In a free choice test 17 dogs were presented with a novel toy in a line up with two familiar toys. The unfamiliar object was chosen first in 38 out 50 tests suggesting a strong preference for novel over familiar items. Neophilia may be an adaptive trait for domestic dogs that has helped their adaptation towards man. |
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| Keywords: | Dog Neophilia Novelty Preference Choice test Word learning |
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