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Breed does not affect the character of dogs

Breed does not affect the character of dogs

A new genome study published in the journal Science has found that no single breed is an accurate way to predict your pooch's temperament. Researchers surveyed the owners of 18,385 dogs, asking questions about their pups' behavior, such as whether they continue to follow a command until they finish, are friendly with strangers, and circle before going to the bathroom. They also sequenced* the DNA of 2,155...

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