Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 4, Issue 3 , Pages 111-117 , May 2009

Aggressive behavior in the English cocker spaniel

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Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 4, Issue 3 , Pages 111-117 , May 2009

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