Shih Tzu genetically closer to a wolf than a German Shepherd! Pharaoh Hound a fake!

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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Fascinating MSNBC article on new discoveries in canine genetics.

Breeders assertion to the contrary, the Pharaoh Hound is not an ancient breed, it is a re-creation made up from modern breeds.

Dog genes tell surprising tales - Genetic study traces family tree of canines; some ‘ancient’ breeds turn out to be of recent origin

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Apparently there’s also a website partially devoted to debunking the “Pharaoh Hound” mythology

Kelb tal-Fenek - National Hound of Malta

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YEEEEESSSSSSSSS!!! ALL YOU GERMAN SHEPARDS EAT IT! YEEEEEEEEEAAAAHHHHH!!!
Wooooooooooooooooo!!!

My little wolf.
My sleeping wolf.

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My little psycho shih tzu, Houdini, will be happy to hear this. :slight_smile:

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Hugs Houdini
HEeeee’s so CUTE!