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Massachusetts scientists break stereotypes about dog breeds

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If you want to get a dog that's good with kids, you might assume a golden retriever would fit the bill. But new research from a team of Massachusetts scientists used genetic material from thousands of dogs to show that breed actually has very little do with a dog's personality.

This segment aired on May 26, 2022.

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