The welfare of pedigree dogs: Cause for concern

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research

Volumn 4, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 180-186

  Rooney, Nicola Jane ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 69649106666     PISSN: 15587878     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2009.06.002     Document Type: Editorial

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