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Visual Breed Identification
Comparison of visual and DNA breed identification of dogs and inter-observer reliability
July 7, 2016
This study examined both inter-rater reliability between experienced canine professionals and validity of visual breed identifications compared to DNA profiles—both were very low.
Breed-Specific Policies
The Government Has a Moral Obligation to be Correct
February 5, 2023
Breed-specific legislation does not reflect how U.S. citizens feel about their pets.
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