Are dogs really bred for function? New study challenges the assumptions about certain breeds

Since their domestication millennia ago, dogs have been man's best friend, and aside from friendship, centuries of selective ...
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But how much does breed shape a dog’s health and behavior?

Humans have a long history of reshaping their canine companions, which evolved from ancient wolves. At least 10,000 years ago, Arctic peoples were using selective breeding to create sled dogs, ...
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Are dogs really bred for function? New Chapman study challenges the assumptions about certain breeds

Since their domestication millennia ago, dogs have been man’s best friend, and aside from friendship, centuries of selective breeding have tailored them for tasks like herding, hunting and guarding — ...