Anschluss11 t1_j8hrc81 wrote on February 14, 2023 at 12:10 PM

Would there be some source for more info on what would be considered "ancient" vs "modern" breeds? It would be interesting to see at what time in the past certain breeds became "modern". I would say pugs fall under the modern ones, but would be really interested to learn more.

FoundationNarrow6940 t1_j8hy17v wrote on February 14, 2023 at 1:16 PM

I have a book about dogs which shows an awesome chart of "basil" dog breeds. I think they are looking at genetics: which breeds are genetically closest to wild wolves. Not looking at which breeds are the most old in a time-scale.

https://www.hepper.com/dog-breeds-closest-to-wolves-genetically/

scubaSteve181 t1_j8ng64s wrote on February 15, 2023 at 4:31 PM

I refuse to believe that a Shih Tzu is closer to a wolf than my GSD (who looks like a wolf and regularly howls at the moon).

Anschluss11 t1_j8i5t1w wrote on February 14, 2023 at 2:19 PM

Ahaa! Ok, this makes sense. Thank you for this, really appreciate it :)

return_the_urn t1_j8lqoi5 wrote on February 15, 2023 at 5:58 AM

I was going to say dingoes must be high on that list! But I guess they aren’t really domesticated (anymore?)