Hungarian dog research turns thirty The beginning, future, success, challenges and impact of Hungarian dog research. The changing role of the dog, the changing attitudes of society. New podcast... Hungarian dog research turns thirty The beginning, future, success, challenges and impact of Hungarian dog research. The changing role of the dog, the changing attitudes of society. New podcast...
Behavioural therapy against ageing It is well known that getting plenty of exercise and exercising the mind are important for a long and healthy life. But which is more effective? Behavioural therapy against ageing It is well known that getting plenty of exercise and exercising the mind are important for a long and healthy life. But which is more effective?
Dogs Provide New Insights into Aging and Cognition Dogs may possess a key component of intelligence, the 'g factor', that shares many characteristics with its human counterpart, including its ageing patterns. Dogs Provide New Insights into Aging and Cognition Dogs may possess a key component of intelligence, the 'g factor', that shares many characteristics with its human counterpart, including its ageing patterns.
Dogs are not always frustrated when they get kibble instead of liver for... Compared to other animals, dogs are unique in that the quality of the treats used for motivation typically does not have a strong impact on their performance. Dogs are not always frustrated when they get kibble instead of liver for... Compared to other animals, dogs are unique in that the quality of the treats used for motivation typically does not have a strong impact on their performance.
The shape of dogs' heads affects their sleep Flat-faced dog breeds are popular all over the world. However, their popularity comes at a high cost in terms of health: shortened skulls are associated... The shape of dogs' heads affects their sleep Flat-faced dog breeds are popular all over the world. However, their popularity comes at a high cost in terms of health: shortened skulls are associated...
The shape of dogs' heads affects their sleep Flat-faced dogs' shortened skulls are associated with deteriorative brain morphology changes, breathing difficulties and sleep problems. The shape of dogs' heads affects their sleep Flat-faced dogs' shortened skulls are associated with deteriorative brain morphology changes, breathing difficulties and sleep problems.
The way dogs see the world: Objects are more salient to smarter dogs When we point at an object, the toddler focuses on the object, while the dog usually takes the gesture as a directional cue. In a recent study, researchers... The way dogs see the world: Objects are more salient to smarter dogs When we point at an object, the toddler focuses on the object, while the dog usually takes the gesture as a directional cue. In a recent study, researchers...
Door or detour? This is the question – and dogs know the answer! Imagine yourself facing a dilemma in which a tempting treat is seemingly out of reach, because between you and the reward, there is an obstacle. To make... Door or detour? This is the question – and dogs know the answer! Imagine yourself facing a dilemma in which a tempting treat is seemingly out of reach, because between you and the reward, there is an obstacle. To make...
Size matters: How body size shapes dogs' aging patterns Size matters: How body size shapes dogs' aging patterns
Flat-faced dogs may seem more helpless and infant-like to owners Flat-faced dogs may seem more helpless and infant-like to owners Flat-faced dogs may seem more helpless and infant-like to owners Flat-faced dogs may seem more helpless and infant-like to owners
Why are dog breeds with innate diseases popular? Hungarian researchers have attempted to uncover the explanation for this paradox. Why are dog breeds with innate diseases popular? Hungarian researchers have attempted to uncover the explanation for this paradox.
The brains of modern dog breeds are larger than those of ancient breeds Modern dog breeds that are genetically more distant from wolves have a relatively larger brain size compared to ancient breeds that are thousands of years... The brains of modern dog breeds are larger than those of ancient breeds Modern dog breeds that are genetically more distant from wolves have a relatively larger brain size compared to ancient breeds that are thousands of years...
Networks in the dog brain A study on canine brain networks reveals that during mammalian brain evolution, the role of the cingulate cortex, a bilateral structure located deep in... Networks in the dog brain A study on canine brain networks reveals that during mammalian brain evolution, the role of the cingulate cortex, a bilateral structure located deep in...
Entry with dog only: video series about the 2022 Dog Ethology conference Entry with dog only: video series about the 2022 Dog Ethology conference
Dr. Enikő Kubinyi received her DSc from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Dr. Enikő Kubinyi received her DSc from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Comparing canine brains using 3D-endocast modelling The shortening of the facial skeleton greatly influences the ratio of certain brain regions, primarily the olfactory bulb and the frontal lobe. Comparing canine brains using 3D-endocast modelling The shortening of the facial skeleton greatly influences the ratio of certain brain regions, primarily the olfactory bulb and the frontal lobe.
Senior Dogs: a series of portraits of six elderly and special dogs We have created a series of portraits of the senior dogs closest to our hearts. They participated in our dog-wolf comparison studies in 2003. Füli, Dodi,... Senior Dogs: a series of portraits of six elderly and special dogs We have created a series of portraits of the senior dogs closest to our hearts. They participated in our dog-wolf comparison studies in 2003. Füli, Dodi,...
Do dogs ’dream’ of electric spindles? Evidence for shared mechanisms of... Do dogs ’dream’ of electric spindles? Evidence for shared mechanisms of...
Purebred vs. mixed breed dogs: what is the difference in their behaviour? Numerous demographic and environmental differences have been revealed between the two groups. Purebred vs. mixed breed dogs: what is the difference in their behaviour? Numerous demographic and environmental differences have been revealed between the two groups.
Worldwide Seminar of The Family Dog Project The Department of Ethology at Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary) has made a considerable effort to enrich our understanding of the dog mind. Worldwide Seminar of The Family Dog Project The Department of Ethology at Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary) has made a considerable effort to enrich our understanding of the dog mind.
Is your dog empathic? Dog Emotional Reactivity Survey asked owners about their experiences with their dogs in emotionally loaded situations. Is your dog empathic? Dog Emotional Reactivity Survey asked owners about their experiences with their dogs in emotionally loaded situations.
