“Atavism” is an evolutionary throwback, and atavistic behavior refers to conduct that reverts to ancestral type.  Dogs circling before they lie down to sleep is a good example of this, but there are some behaviors that seem breed specific, as well. Elsewhere, we’ve talked about the “snout pits” of the Carolina Dog, but we recently came across an account … Continue reading Atavistic Behavior of the Anatolian Shepherd