Research Article

Investigation of the Effects of Gender, Breed and Age Factors on Social Behavior, Wither Height and Body Weight in Dogs

Volume: 40 Number: 2 December 30, 2025
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Investigation of the Effects of Gender, Breed and Age Factors on Social Behavior, Wither Height and Body Weight in Dogs

Abstract

This study investigates the presence of friendship behavior in dogs, examining the degree of such behavior across different breeds, age groups, and genders, and exploring the influence of body size on these behaviors. The research was conducted on a sample of 40 dogs, representing a variety of ages, genders and breeds, housed in a private kennel. Each dog was directly observed and filmed with the aid of surveillance cameras, allowing for an analysis of seven distinct behavioral categories indicative of socialization and friendship. The behaviors were continuously monitored throughout the day, and detailed data were collected for each observed instance of interaction. The key behavioral indicators assessed included play, proximity-seeking, grooming, mutual resting, and social communication (such as vocalizations). Additionally, the dogs' body weight and withers height were recorded. Findings suggest that dogs exhibit a strong inclination towards forming social bonds, both with humans and conspecifics. The study further identified that friendship behaviors were generally consistent across breed, age and gender, but statistical differences were observed for withers height and body weight according to breed, age and gender (p<0.05).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Animal Science, Genetics and Biostatistics, Veterinary Sciences (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 30, 2025

Submission Date

March 26, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 10, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 40 Number: 2

APA
Paksoy, Y., Koluman, N., Çelik Güney, M., & Arslan, D. (2025). Investigation of the Effects of Gender, Breed and Age Factors on Social Behavior, Wither Height and Body Weight in Dogs. Çukurova Tarım Ve Gıda Bilimleri Dergisi, 40(2), 239-251. https://izlik.org/JA86XJ68PR
AMA
1.Paksoy Y, Koluman N, Çelik Güney M, Arslan D. Investigation of the Effects of Gender, Breed and Age Factors on Social Behavior, Wither Height and Body Weight in Dogs. Çukurova J. Agric. Food. Sciences. 2025;40(2):239-251. https://izlik.org/JA86XJ68PR
Chicago
Paksoy, Yavuzkan, Nazan Koluman, Melis Çelik Güney, and Duygu Arslan. 2025. “Investigation of the Effects of Gender, Breed and Age Factors on Social Behavior, Wither Height and Body Weight in Dogs”. Çukurova Tarım Ve Gıda Bilimleri Dergisi 40 (2): 239-51. https://izlik.org/JA86XJ68PR.
EndNote
Paksoy Y, Koluman N, Çelik Güney M, Arslan D (December 1, 2025) Investigation of the Effects of Gender, Breed and Age Factors on Social Behavior, Wither Height and Body Weight in Dogs. Çukurova Tarım ve Gıda Bilimleri Dergisi 40 2 239–251.
IEEE
[1]Y. Paksoy, N. Koluman, M. Çelik Güney, and D. Arslan, “Investigation of the Effects of Gender, Breed and Age Factors on Social Behavior, Wither Height and Body Weight in Dogs”, Çukurova J. Agric. Food. Sciences, vol. 40, no. 2, pp. 239–251, Dec. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA86XJ68PR
ISNAD
Paksoy, Yavuzkan - Koluman, Nazan - Çelik Güney, Melis - Arslan, Duygu. “Investigation of the Effects of Gender, Breed and Age Factors on Social Behavior, Wither Height and Body Weight in Dogs”. Çukurova Tarım ve Gıda Bilimleri Dergisi 40/2 (December 1, 2025): 239-251. https://izlik.org/JA86XJ68PR.
JAMA
1.Paksoy Y, Koluman N, Çelik Güney M, Arslan D. Investigation of the Effects of Gender, Breed and Age Factors on Social Behavior, Wither Height and Body Weight in Dogs. Çukurova J. Agric. Food. Sciences. 2025;40:239–251.
MLA
Paksoy, Yavuzkan, et al. “Investigation of the Effects of Gender, Breed and Age Factors on Social Behavior, Wither Height and Body Weight in Dogs”. Çukurova Tarım Ve Gıda Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 40, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 239-51, https://izlik.org/JA86XJ68PR.
Vancouver
1.Yavuzkan Paksoy, Nazan Koluman, Melis Çelik Güney, Duygu Arslan. Investigation of the Effects of Gender, Breed and Age Factors on Social Behavior, Wither Height and Body Weight in Dogs. Çukurova J. Agric. Food. Sciences [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 1;40(2):239-51. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA86XJ68PR

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