Articles by Jane Brackman, PhD
Jane Brackman, PhD
Jane Brackman, PhD, is an authority on the cultural history of canine domestication and the author of two books on pets in 19th-century America.
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behaviourWhy Breed Standards Don’t Work
Breeders, judges and historians talk about breed standards – learn how they’re supposed to work and why they don’t
Breeders, judges and historians talk about breed standards – learn how they’re supposed to work and why they don’t
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Your dog’s origin story
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lifestyleDo English Bulldogs Face Extinction?
One of the most popular breeds in the world is also one of the least genetically diverse, causing huge implications for the breed
One of the most popular breeds in the world is also one of the least genetically diverse, causing huge implications for the breed
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behaviourAre There Differences Between Guide Dog Breeds?
From puppy to partner, guide dogs are a special breed.
From puppy to partner, guide dogs are a special breed.
