Dogs that scored higher on a modified Wesen temperament test also tended to show lower salivary cortisol concentrations before and after testing, along with higher baseline salivary serotonin, ...

Calmer dogs show lower stress hormones and higher mood chemicals during temperament tests using saliva samples.

Last week I received an intriguing email from a breeder acquaintance of mine who was raising a litter of golden retriever puppies. Knowing the breeder’s excellent reputation, I was thrilled when he ...