2007-02-14 06:37:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Heh-heh. Packs of feral weenie dogs, looking for a lap to snuggle in...
2007-02-14 06:41:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A previous post refers to a fox taming experiment - I was also going to use this as an example. Further to what that person wrote, the reason there are such big physical variations in dogs bred from the same ancestor, is not only genetic "faults" or selective breeding simply for physical characteristics. Temperament and instinct also comes into it. When a dog is selected for a certain non-physcial characteristic - let's say we want a dog that retrieves - more than just this characteristic is linked within the DNA of the animal. I'll make this simple as it can get pretty complex, but put VERY simply: the genes in the developing body of a dog foetus tell the cells how to form, determining the "mapping" of the brain, but also determining the physical attributes. Each of these genes are often responsible for more than just one characteristic. For example, a gene that will produce a dog that retrieves, may also be linked to another gene that produces floppy ears and different coloured coats. So, when a person selectively breeds for the retrieving instinct, they may find that the best retrievers seem to have floppy ears, or be different colours. The enormous number of selective breeding attempts made all over the world through history has meant that an enormous number of genetic variances has been produced. Once a physical trait has made itself known (such as the squashed nose of a pug), breeders can then select to exaggerate that feature, even if it was the "accidental" result of orignal breeding for an entirely different purpose I hope that helps.
2016-05-23 22:53:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, I'm not sure what you're asking, but you need to read up on genetics & dog breeding. It's not impossible to create a flat-nosed, long-haired or otherwise unusual dog, all it takes is a few generations of mixing certain breeds, all which originally evolved from the wolf.
2007-02-14 06:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They didnt evolve from Wolves they were domesticated from wild animals to create milder off breeds through cross-selection
2007-02-14 06:39:44 · answer #4 · answered by cpoppa112 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an atheist and an evolutionist, but can't wolves mate with dogs?
2007-02-14 06:40:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The operative word in your question is IF. They did evolve from wolves, which is why the can be interbred.
2007-02-14 06:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by Sara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do NOT want to mess with the Wild Beagles of Guadalupe...
2007-02-14 06:41:16 · answer #7 · answered by Omni D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure my little white terrier was on the ark.... hehehe
2007-02-14 06:41:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, no, no! You're just supposed to have FAITH!
No evidence required.
2007-02-14 06:42:22 · answer #9 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please, if you are going to try to advocate evolution, get your facts straight before you ask questions like this.
2007-02-14 06:41:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋