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88 German shepherds saved, dozens sent to Florida after FBI raid at Texas breeding ranch

Eighty-eight German Shepherds are finally safe after federal agents raided a Texas breeding operation where dogs were killed to hide evidence of abuse.
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Humane Dog Breeding Act seeks to establish guidelines to protect dogs and consumers alike

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — South Carolina's legislative session is set to resume on Jan. 13, and Sen. Deon Tedder is advocating for new protections for dogs through the "Humane Dog Breeding Act." The ...
The New York Times

But how much does breed shape a dog’s health and behavior?

Humans have a long history of reshaping their canine companions, which evolved from ancient wolves. At least 10,000 years ago, Arctic peoples were using selective breeding to create sled dogs, ...
Scientific American

From anxious Weimaraners to aggressive Chihuahuas: What science can tell us about dog breeds

Dogs can have wildly different personalities, which often vary by breed and size. Although individual temperament matters ...