• Genetic studies of canine anxiety 

      Storengen, Linn Mari (PhD Thesis;2016:51, Doctoral thesis, 2017-07-04)
      Canine anxiety is a common behavioral problem in dogs, affecting the dog’s welfare and health, and causing a strain in the relationship between the dog and its owner. Undesirable behaviors, including anxiety disorders, ...
    • Genetic studies of health challenges and behaviour in the Havanese dog breed 

      Bellamy, Kim Kathrine Linderud (PhD Thesis;2023:30, Doctoral thesis, 2023)
      Havanese is the most registered companion dog breed in Norway, and is generally a healthy and long-lived breed. However, published studies, as well as health surveys conducted by the breed club, indicate a predisposition ...
    • Noise reactivity and fear of fireworks in dogs : a study of genetic and phenotypic variables 

      Handegård, Karin Westereng (PhD Thesis;2023:1, Doctoral thesis, 2023)
      Noise reactivity is one of the most common behavioral problems in dogs. Even though various studies find significant differences in prevalence between breeds, and some also find gender differences, noise reactivity seems ...
    • Symmetrical onychomadesis and hypothyroidism in the Gordon Setter and English Setter 

      Ziener, Martine Lund (PhD Thesis;2015:58, Doctoral thesis, 2017-07-04)
      Symmetrical onychomadesis (SO), also called symmetrical lupoid onychodystrophy, is a severe claw disease frequently seen in the Gordon Setter (GS) and English Setter (ES). Affected dogs will initially show sudden onset of ...