Breed differences in canine aggression

@article{Duffy2008BreedDI,
  title={Breed differences in canine aggression},
  author={Deborah L. Duffy and Yuying Hsu and James A. Serpell},
  journal={Applied Animal Behaviour Science},
  year={2008},
  volume={114},
  pages={441-460}
}

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