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Genetic study finds chihuahuas are part coyote

Selective breeding for small size occurred early in dog domestication

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Researchers found that almost all small dog breeds share a mutation in the insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) gene affecting body size. Selection for small dogs with this mutation appears to have occurred very early in dog domestication, separate from and later than coyote ancestry introduction.

Selective breeding for small size occurred early in dog domestication
theconversation.com

“Chihuahuas are the archetypal "small but mighty" dogs: bold, independent, agile, but also capable of obedience.”

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  1. 2 outlets Chihuahua dogs are part coyote—this might help explain their 'small but mighty' reputation

    first by Phys.org, 9d ago · also The Conversation

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