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Genetic selection of athletic success in sport-hunting dogs.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America - 24 Jul 2018
Kim Jaemin, Williams Falina J, Dreger Dayna L, Plassais Jocelyn, Davis Brian W, Parker Heidi G, Ostrander Elaine A
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Modern dogs are distinguished among domesticated species by the vast breadth of phenotypic variation produced by strong and consistent human-driven selective pressure. The resulting breeds reflect the development of closed populations with well-defined physical and behavioral attributes. The sport-hunting dog group has long been employed in assistance to hunters, reflecting strong behavioral pressures to locate...
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