AR-News: (US TX) Dog personality now a science

[Animalara2003 at aol.com]

By Peggy Fikac 
San Antonio Express-News 
  
Web Posted : 01/20/2004 12:00 AM 
  
AUSTIN — From a certain Republican governor whose office includes a photo of 
his dachshund wearing a faux-fur cape to the woman at a Democratic rally 
carrying her dog in a baby Snugli, many pet owners leave no doubt they value their 
four-leggers' distinct personalities. 
Now, a study touted by the University of Texas may give dog lovers some 
scientific backup for that view.




full story:

http://news.mysanantonio.com/story.cfm?xla=saen&xlb=180&xlc=1116144



"The world is a dangerous place,
not because of those who do evil,
but because of those who look on and do nothing.",
Albert Einstein

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