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A study based on sequencing of ancient dog genomes, published in 2020, suggests that this pre-colonial ancestry survives in two Mexican breeds, to the extent of about 4% in the Chihuahua (and some 3% in the Xoloitzcuintli). [7] Other studies have suggested that the pre-colonial ancestry of the Chihuahua may be as high as 70%. [8]
Dog – the species (or subspecies) as a whole, also any male member of the same. [287] Bitch – any female member of the species (or subspecies). [288] Puppy or pup – a young member of the species (or subspecies) under 12 months old. [289] Sire – the male parent of a litter. [289] Dam – the female parent of a litter. [289]
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Canidae (/ ˈ k æ n ɪ d iː /; [3] from Latin, canis, "dog") is a biological family of dog-like carnivorans, colloquially referred to as dogs, and constitutes a clade. A member of this family is also called a canid (/ ˈ k eɪ n ɪ d /). [4] The family includes three subfamilies: the Caninae, and the extinct Borophaginae and Hesperocyoninae. [5]
Doggy is a name for a dog in baby talk. Doggy, Doggie or doggies may also refer to: Doggy can also be related to a member of the canine family. People and characters
This list of dog breeds includes both extant and extinct dog breeds, varieties and types. A research article on dog genomics published in Science/AAAS defines modern dog breeds as "a recent invention defined by conformation to a physical ideal and purity of lineage".
The Chow Chow is a spitz-type of dog breed originally from Northern China. [2] The Chow Chow is a sturdily built dog, square in profile, with a broad skull and small, triangular, erect ears with rounded tips. The breed is known for a very dense double coat that is either smooth or rough.
The name dachshund is of German origin, and means 'badger dog', from Dachs ('badger') and Hund ('dog, hound'). The German word Dachshund is pronounced [ˈdaks.hʊnt] ⓘ . The pronunciation varies in English: variations of the first and second syllables include / ˈ d ɑː k s -/ , / ˈ d æ k s -/ and /- h ʊ n t / , /- h ʊ n d / , /- ən d / .