Your border collie is a lethargic couch potato. Are your golden retrievers bad with children? Your German shepherd may be too shy to protect your home. Regina G. Barber speaks with Katie Wu to discuss the science behind dog breeds and how a dog’s personality can be linked to its breed. (Hint, less than you might imagine! Do you have personal stories about your dog breaking the rules? Send us your stories at shortwave@npr.org

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