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Going to the dogs
The largest family tree of dogs ever assembled shows how canines evolved into more than 150 modern breeds.
Dogs were first selected and bred for their ability to perform tasks such as herding goats or cattle, say scientists.
Later, they were selected for physical features such as their size or colour.
Dogs were first selected and bred for their ability to perform tasks such as herding goats or cattle, say scientists.
Later, they were selected for physical features such as their size or colour.
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-39705103
In the 50s, 60s, 70s, traveling cross country through back roads and villages, I used to see what I came to call the "American Dog". Short haired, compact but lean, ears up, tail curled over back, varicolored, bigger than a terrier, smaller than a doberman. Does anyone else remember them? Wonder if they were more closely related to ancient dogs?
