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by troy2010 on 04 September 2010 - 10:09
My dad was a true dog lover so I am, my mom hated dog or that matter any other pet. I have one brother and two sisters and none of them I can call as pet lovers. My wife although grown up with dogs but I cannot call her dog lover but she didn’t mind me keeping dog (fortunately!). My father- in- law is a dog love he always had one or the other breed presently he is having Rott, my mother- in- law is like my wife neutral in her opinion about dog but I cannot call her dog lover but my sister- in- law has 2 GSDs and true dog lover. I have two kid daughters, the younger one like me love Troy (my 7 month GSD pup) she is all over him and plays with him throughout the day but the elder daughter keep distance from Troy and doesn’t seem to be growing as a dog lover. I really wonder whether our love for our dog (or that matter any other pet) is governed genetically. I will be happy if you can share your views and opinion. I will appreciate if you can educate me on this with any published information.
Thanks
Sam
Thanks
Sam
by beetree on 04 September 2010 - 11:09
Perhaps it is an aversion to dog slobber and not a genetic cause at all. I do recall Lucy of Peanuts was quite revolted by it.
by troy2010 on 04 September 2010 - 16:09
Thank you beetree for nice video and your opinion. I am still listening----
by Myracle on 04 September 2010 - 18:09
Its genetically governed as much as temperament is, that is to say, not much at all.
Twins rarely have similar temperaments, despite identical genetics and prenatal environments.
Life experiences seem to have the biggest impact on temperament, although some things are inborn.
I doubt there's a "dog lover" gene.
However, certain temperaments and/or temperament traits in humans are going to lead them to be dog lovers, provided they don't have a negative experience with a dog in their formative years, and they are afforded the chance to interact with dogs in a pleasant manner at some point.
Twins rarely have similar temperaments, despite identical genetics and prenatal environments.
Life experiences seem to have the biggest impact on temperament, although some things are inborn.
I doubt there's a "dog lover" gene.
However, certain temperaments and/or temperament traits in humans are going to lead them to be dog lovers, provided they don't have a negative experience with a dog in their formative years, and they are afforded the chance to interact with dogs in a pleasant manner at some point.
by darylehret on 05 September 2010 - 03:09
I'm in agreement with mucwick, and it's basically the opposite of the question posed in previous times, "Is handler aggression genetic," to which I also say "No".
by troy2010 on 05 September 2010 - 16:09
Dear Friends,
Many of human social behavior is partially (fully?) regulated by genetics, you may like to see following article:
Genetics of human social behavior. (Neuron. 2010 Mar 25;65(6):831-44.)
“Human beings are an incredibly social species and along with eusocial insects engage in the largest cooperative living groups in the planet's history. Twin and family studies suggest that uniquely human characteristics such as empathy, altruism, sense of equity, love, trust, music, economic behavior, and even politics are partially hardwired. The leap from twin studies to identifying specific genes engaging the social brain has occurred in the past decade, aided by deep insights accumulated about social behavior in lower mammals. Remarkably, genes such as the arginine vasopressin receptor and the oxytocin receptor contribute to social behavior in a broad range of species from voles to man. Other polymorphic genes constituting the "usual suspects"--i.e., those encoding for dopamine reward pathways, serotonergic emotional regulation, or sex hormones--further enable elaborate social behaviors.”
I have full article, if anybody interested I will be happy to share.
I just wonder why not ‘dog love’, may be domestication of dog and dog keeping in human might have co-evolved? Just thinking …
Sam
Many of human social behavior is partially (fully?) regulated by genetics, you may like to see following article:
Genetics of human social behavior. (Neuron. 2010 Mar 25;65(6):831-44.)
“Human beings are an incredibly social species and along with eusocial insects engage in the largest cooperative living groups in the planet's history. Twin and family studies suggest that uniquely human characteristics such as empathy, altruism, sense of equity, love, trust, music, economic behavior, and even politics are partially hardwired. The leap from twin studies to identifying specific genes engaging the social brain has occurred in the past decade, aided by deep insights accumulated about social behavior in lower mammals. Remarkably, genes such as the arginine vasopressin receptor and the oxytocin receptor contribute to social behavior in a broad range of species from voles to man. Other polymorphic genes constituting the "usual suspects"--i.e., those encoding for dopamine reward pathways, serotonergic emotional regulation, or sex hormones--further enable elaborate social behaviors.”
I have full article, if anybody interested I will be happy to share.
I just wonder why not ‘dog love’, may be domestication of dog and dog keeping in human might have co-evolved? Just thinking …
Sam
by Two Moons on 05 September 2010 - 17:09
Sam,
I am sure some humans are born with a gift where animals are concerned.
I also believe even someone who does not like animals can find a connection with the right circumstances.
So I say perhaps genetics play a roll and perhaps that's not the whole story.
Moons.
by utonogian on 05 September 2010 - 21:09
I wonder if our attachment histories/styles also affact our ability to love dogs or other animals?
by Abhay on 05 September 2010 - 21:09
How about the person who is obsessed with dogs? The person, who is never satisfied with just one, and
can really never have too many dogs. The person who always feels, "the grass is greener", and no matter how
great their current dogs or dog is, they always feel there is a better one waiting for them.
A person who can't be happy with other areas of their life, unless they are content with their Yard.
My father loved dogs, but was content with just one. Even as a small child, I was always dragging every old street
cur home, and begging to keep them. My son did not get the "dog crazy" gene from me, but I'm afraid my daughter did.
can really never have too many dogs. The person who always feels, "the grass is greener", and no matter how
great their current dogs or dog is, they always feel there is a better one waiting for them.
A person who can't be happy with other areas of their life, unless they are content with their Yard.
My father loved dogs, but was content with just one. Even as a small child, I was always dragging every old street
cur home, and begging to keep them. My son did not get the "dog crazy" gene from me, but I'm afraid my daughter did.
by babybear on 06 September 2010 - 21:09
that's not about the dogs, that's about the person
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