Researchers gave identified 155 regions on the dog genome that appear to have been influenced by selective breeding. Although dogs have been domesticated for 14,000 years, their spectacular diversity ...

Dog genes that code for such signature pet traits as the furrowed skin of the Shar-Pei have been identified in a study that shows how centuries of breeding gave rise to 400 kinds of domestic dogs.

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Age: 23 Family: Sara is a newlywed. She and Rob Sanden, 26, were married last month. They have three dogs: two 2-year-old German shepherd/Shar-Pei mix sisters, Daisy and Lucy, and a West Highland ...

Dakota is an 11-week-old male German Shepherd/Shar Pei mix. He is currently a small puppy at 20 pounds, but we are guessing he will grow up to be a medium-sized dog. Dakota was surrendered to us by ...

From the Dachshund's stubby legs to the Shar-Pei's wrinkly skin, breeding for certain characteristics has left its mark on the dog genome. Researchers have identified 155 regions on the canine genome ...