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The truth about dog breeding and genetics

Ancient origins: DNA from ancient remains shows dogs emerged from a single ancestral population in western Eurasia between 18,500 and 14,000 years ago. Wolf DNA traces: Most modern dogs carry small ...

More selective breeding might help flat-faced dogs to breathe easier

Breeding programs could alter heritable dog characteristics to reduce the rates of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome ...
Popular Science

How breeding dogs for certain traits may have altered their brains

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Los Angeles Times

What a dog’s breed can, and can’t, tell you about its behavior

The American Kennel Club website describes the ideal form and temperament of 204 dog breeds, from the affenpinscher (“loyal, curious and famously amusing”) to the Yorkshire terrier (“feisty, brave and ...
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Humane Dog Breeding Act seeks to establish guidelines to protect dogs and consumers alike

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — South Carolina's legislative session is set to resume on Jan. 13, and Sen. Deon Tedder is advocating for new protections for dogs through the "Humane Dog Breeding Act." The ...