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Dog breeds and conformations in the UK in 2019: VetCompass canine demography and some consequent welfare implications.

Dan Gerard O'NeillKirsten M McMillanDavid B ChurchDave C Brodbelt
Published in: PloS one (2023)
Health and welfare issues linked to popular breeds with extreme phenotypes suggest that there is much work to do to help owners to make more welfare-friendly decisions when choosing which type of dog to own.
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