I learn something every day. NBC News: Dogs are renowned for their ability to identify and track objects by scent. Now it’s been revealed they enhance this talent with special brain structures that link it to how they see. A study published this month in the Journal of Neuroscience revealed that vision and the sense of smell are connected in the brains of dogs, something not yet found in any other species. “The most interesting thing about this research are the connections from the nose up to the occipital lobe, which houses the visual cortex,” said veterinary neurologist Philippa Johnson, an associate professor at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and senior author of the study. Save a puppy or rescue a dog, and open thread. read more
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- Cop allegedly kills 7 dogs during animal welfare check at home while family out to dinner
A Tennessee cop allegedly shot and killed seven dogs with a rifle during an animal welfare check while their guardians were out to dinner.
11/15/2024 - 5:57 pm | View Link - Dogs competed in a ‘smile-off’ contest, and everybody won
The contest at the National Dog Show shepherded in howls of laughter from the crowd and confused head tilts from the contestants.
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There are over 340 types of dog breeds. In all, the American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes 200 purebred dogs while dozens of rare and mixed-breed canines also fill our lives with joy. The AKC's purebred dogs are separated into seven groups based on their original purpose: herding, hound, non-sporting, sporting, terrier, toy, and working.
11/15/2024 - 8:12 am | View Website - Dog breed
Dog breed. Montage showing the morphological variation of the dog. A dog breed is a particular type of dog that was purposefully bred by humans to perform specific tasks, such as herding, hunting, and guarding. Dogs are the most variable mammal on Earth, with artificial selection producing upward of 360 globally recognized breeds. [1]
11/14/2024 - 10:22 am | View Website - Explore All Dog & Puppy Breeds | Petfinder
American Hairless Terrier Dogs & Puppies. Thinking about getting a getting a dog or puppy? Why buy one for sale when you can adopt! Find out which dog breed is the right fit for you and your home with Petfinder.
11/14/2024 - 10:08 am | View Website - List of dog breeds
Selection of different dog breeds. This list of dog breeds includes both extant and extinct dog breeds, varieties and types.A research article on dog genomics published in Science/AAAS defines modern dog breeds as "a recent invention defined by conformation to a physical ideal and purity of lineage". [1]According to BigThink, over 40% of the world's dog breeds come from the United Kingdom ...
11/14/2024 - 5:14 am | View Website - Dog Breeds
The world of dogs offers a vast array of types of dogs, each with its own unique characteristics and traits. The diversity of dog breeds available today allows for a wider range of choices.
11/14/2024 - 3:27 am | View Website - More
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