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Let it breed: why desexing dogs isn't always the best thing to do

  • Written by Jessica Dawson, PhD Student in Anthrozoology, La Trobe University
Australians mostly want dogs that are affectionate, obedient and safe around families.bivoir/Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA

In pet-loving nations such as Australia, nobody likes the idea of dogs churning out litters in squalid conditions or sitting homeless in a shelter.

Responsible dog owners are therefore strongly encouraged to desex their pets, through...

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