The Perceived Value of Behavioural Traits in Australian Livestock Herding Dogs Varies with the Operational Context

This study investigated the value that handlers and breeders assign to various behavioural traits in Australian livestock herding dogs. Data were obtained from 811 handlers and breeders through the ‘Australian Farm Dog Survey’. Respondents were asked to consider dogs within four...

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Main Authors: Jonathan Early, Elizabeth Arnott, Bethany Wilson, Claire Wade, Paul McGreevy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/7/448