Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 17-22 , July 2006

Breed-specific legislation and the pit bull terrier: Are the laws justified?

  • Stephen Collier, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Stephen Collier, School of Human and Environmental Studies, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia

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doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2006.04.011

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 17-22 , July 2006

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