History of Selective Breeding in Dogs
Most, if not all, breeds of household dogs that exist today are due to selective breeding in dogs. The original bloodline is that of the gray wolf, some 18,800 – 32,100 years ago and may have since died out.
However, as purebred dogs are becoming increasingly inbred, problems are arising from a genetic standpoint. Selective breeding in dogs increases the risk of rare recessive disorders, potentially causing severe health problems down the road.
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One of the better examples of this would be the modern-day pug. Most pugs have severely deformed snouts, contributing to breathing problems. Selective breeding continues and we now have everything from Mastiffs to Poodles.
In this infographic, we explore how selective breeding has helped shape modern dogs.
Source: https://www.helpucover.co.uk/news/HUCPR–494.html
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A complete history of dogs:
(from their evolution from wolves to being domesticated today)
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Do you have a dog breed that is the result of selective dog breeding?
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Yes, I have a Chug. Another was a friend dogs messing a neighbors dog. Which results as a mutt. A Chihuahua wired haired mix. People think he is so cute. They want me to breed him. I refuse to. As i got him fixed.
Sandy, I’m happy to hear that you fixed your mutt. We don’t need any more unwanted puppies and kitties in the world. There are too many animals needing adoption as it is. Thanks for taking the time to read my post about the History of Selective Breeding in Dogs.