Dogs of new owners are most likely to show repetitive signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), new research from the University of Helsinki found.
Although canine compulsive disorder isn’t extremely common, some of the breeds most likely to show signs of OCD include German Shepherds, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and adorable Cairn Terriers.
The study, published in Scientific reports, found that dogs’ OCD behaviors include tail chasing, slapping their reflection or shadow, surface licking, footsteps, staring, spending time near their water bowl water and self-bite. Their research found that 1,315 out of 4,436 dogs (30%) exhibited repetitive behaviors, with dogs from new owners being 58% more likely to exhibit these behaviors.
“Interestingly, we reported a novel association between repetitive behavior and owner-dog experience,” the researchers wrote in their study. “Additionally, we observed that a low amount of exercise and a larger family, potentially stress-increasing environmental factors in dogs’ lives, can increase the likelihood of repetitive behaviors.”
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On the other hand, breeds that were less likely to show signs of OCD include Smooth Collies, Miniature Schnauzers, and Lagotto Romagnolos. Although the main reason for the results remains unclear, the researchers hope that the study will improve the dogs’ well-being.
Take a look at the full list below…
12 dog breeds most likely to show signs of OCD
German shepherd
chinese crested dog
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Medium Spitz
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Cairn terrier
mixed race
border collie
Golden retriever
Labrador Retrievers
Chihuahua
Finnish Lapland Dog
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11 dog breeds less likely to show signs of OCD
smooth collie
Miniature Schnauzer
Lagotto Romagnolo
jack russell terrier
rough collie
wheat burrow
dwarf poodle
Shetland Sheepdog
Lapland Shepherd
Cotton Tulear
spanish water dog
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