Problematic puppies: are we doing enough?

With public demand for puppies high, how can vets advise on the right breeds to buy, if there is a right breed at all? Here, Josh Loeb speaks to researcher Rowena Packer about her work into consumer choice and if this can be influenced to improve animal health and welfare.

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Veterinary Record
Published
2026-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70685
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Human-Animal Interaction Studies
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Problematic puppies: are we doing enough?

Rowena Packer
Veterinary Record
Human-Animal Interaction Studies
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Problematic puppies: are we doing enough?

Rowena Packer
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Abstract

With public demand for puppies high, how can vets advise on the right breeds to buy, if there is a right breed at all? Here, Josh Loeb speaks to researcher Rowena Packer about her work into consumer choice and if this can be influenced to improve animal health and welfare.

Veterinary RecordVol. 198(9)
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Human-Animal Interaction Studies
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