What's in a Name: Effect of Breed Perceptions & Labeling on Attractiveness, Adoptions & Length of Stay for Pit-Bull-Type Dogs

abstract: Previous research has indicated that certain breeds of dogs stay longer in shelters than others; however exactly how breed perception and identification influences potential adopters' decisions remains unclear. Current dog breed identification practices in animal shelters are often ba...

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Other Authors: Gunter, Lisa Marie (Author)
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.30061

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