The current gold standard for judging canine character involves tests like the “Wesen test” (German for “character” or ...

Dogs who scored well on the Wesen test, which is used to analyze a dog’s temperament, tended to have lower levels of cortisol ...

Dogs who scored well on the Wesen test, which is used to analyze a dog's temperament, tended to have lower levels of cortisol, often called the "stress hormone," and higher levels of serotonin, often ...

Like many people who are concerned about selecting the best puppy to fit their needs, I visit the breeder and spend time with all of the pups in the litter before making my selection. As part of my ...