Domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) have developed a close relationship with humans through
the process of domestication. In human-dog interactions, eye contact is a key element of
relationship initiation and maintenance. Previous studies have suggested that canine ability
to produce human-directed communicative signals is influenced by domestication history,
from wolves to dogs, as well as by recent breed selection for particular working purposes. To
test the genetic basis for such abilities in purebred dogs, we examined gazing behavior …

抄録 Domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) have developed a close relationship with humans
through the process of domestication. In human-dog interactions, eye contact is a key
element of relationship initiation and maintenance. Previous studies have suggested that
canine ability to produce human-directed communicative signals is influenced by
domestication history, from wolves to dogs, as well as by recent breed selection for particular
working purposes. To test the genetic basis for such abilities in purebred dogs, we examined …