Study Reveals Most Dogs Have Wolf Ancestry, Including Chihuahuas
Recent research involving thousands of genomes has confirmed that most modern dog breeds, from Shiloh Shepherds to Chihuahuas, possess detectable wolf DNA. Scientists emphasize that this ancestral connection is present even in the smallest breeds, highlighting the close genetic relationship between domestic dogs and their wild ancestors. The findings shed light on the ancient mystery of how wolves transitioned into the diverse range of dog breeds we see today.
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