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  2. Domestication of the dog - Wikipedia

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    A study of dog remains indicates that these were selectively bred to be either as sled dogs or as hunting dogs, which implies that a sled dog standard and a hunting dog standard existed at that time. The optimal maximum size for a sled dog is 20–25 kg based on thermo-regulation, and the ancient sled dogs were between 16 and 25 kg.

  3. Dog breeding - Wikipedia

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    Dog breeding is the practice of mating selected dogs with the intention of maintaining or producing specific qualities and characteristics. When dogs reproduce without such human intervention, their offspring's characteristics are determined by natural selection , while "dog breeding" refers specifically to the artificial selection of dogs, in ...

  4. Pedigree Dogs Exposed: Three Years On - Wikipedia

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    The dog, Cissy, likes to keep her head up when she lies down, even when sleeping. Numerous videos on YouTube shows Pugs falling asleep sitting or standing up. One clip from YouTube [2] [full citation needed] which was presented as a funny video, was shown in the programme. Some Pugs behave in this way because their airways close when they drop ...

  5. Human–canine bond - Wikipedia

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    Dogs are used for service due to their highly developed sense of smell. Research shows they can smell human emotions. [24] A strong canine-human bond is formed between the dog and the handler while performing jobs together; a strong bond is required to safely and quickly perform their jobs.

  6. Purebred breeders - Wikipedia

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    Animal breeding as an ancient human occupation, can be traced back to domestication and dates back to at least 14 thousand yrs ago. The modern processes of purebred breeding evolved between the late 18th century and the late 20th century, influenced significantly by advancements and increased understanding of genetics and eugenics.

  7. Category:Animal breeding - Wikipedia

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  8. Golden Retrievers’ Excitement Over Meeting New Human Baby ...

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    The video starts with mom introducing the baby's scent to her fur babies by letting them smell a tiny cap that the baby wore. They were excited, as their tail wags show. Watch on to see how the ...

  9. Animal breeding - Wikipedia

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    Animal breeding is a branch of animal science that addresses the evaluation (using best linear unbiased prediction and other methods) of the genetic value (estimated breeding value, EBV) of livestock. Selecting for breeding animals with superior EBV in growth rate, egg, meat, milk, or wool production, or with other desirable traits has ...