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Kind of optimistic attitude exhibited by 50% of canids (dogs) (3-2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

can-do

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'kind' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for can-do that I've seen before include "Showing willingness to get the job done" , "Positive-thinking" , "Positive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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