Jeff Morris wrote:
Funny you should mention that - there was a study of Canine DMA published
recently that was looking at the "distance" of various breeds from their wolf
ancestors. There were some obvious results, like huskies and other sled dogs
are "original" breeds, but they also found the Pekinese are an ancient breed,
and one that as billed as an "ancient Egyptian dog" (I forget the name) was
developed in the last few hundred years.

Yes, I heard that science program too.

There are a number of interesting studies of dog DNA, linking behavior
to genetics among other important questions. Easier and cheaper than
doing the same research on people... although the implications are a
little scary...

DSK