
01-08-2011, 06:07 AM
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STUDY: "dangerous-breeds" are less-aggro than small dogs
Banned breeds are no more aggressive than others, new study finds | National Canine Research Council
they actually found an INVERSE relationship between size & aggro toward humans.
large breeds were also LESS-likely to be fearful, which reduces the likelihood of a bite.
male dogs were more-likely to be dog-aggro, & there was a slightly larger risk for older dogs to be dog-aggro.
SMALL dogs were more likely to be human-aggro, & also more-likely to be fearful - which adds risk.
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