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Dogs@lemmy.worldEnglish · 18 days ago

It’s a myth that the Victorians created modern dog breeds – we’ve uncovered their prehistoric roots

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It’s a myth that the Victorians created modern dog breeds – we’ve uncovered their prehistoric roots

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Dogs@lemmy.worldEnglish · 18 days ago

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It’s a myth that the Victorians created modern dog breeds – we’ve uncovered their prehistoric roots

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Dogs were already remarkably diverse more than 10,000 years ago, long before kennel clubs and pedigrees.

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There are plenty of dog breeds all over that have been bred for desired traits. Somebody tell the Brits that history didn’t begin with them sticking flags in the ground.

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