Genetics of canine behavior

Acta Veterinaria Brno

Volumn 76, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 431-444

  Houpt, K A ^a  

^a Department of Obstetrics Gynecology   (United States)

Author keywords

Dog aggression; Heritability; Temperament

Indexed keywords

CANIS FAMILIARIS;

EID: 42449086456     PISSN: 00017213     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2754/avb200776030431     Document Type: Review

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