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08-06-2011, 07:42 PM
Originally Posted by tazer 
Lmao
Google Andrewsarchus, you might be even more impressed.
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08-06-2011, 07:46 PM
Originally Posted by Magpyex
The book I'm in the middle of reading basically suggests that dogs are not direct descendants of wolves but that they share a common ancestor. I think that would explain the similarities in DNA?
Someone with a bit more knowledge care to clarify?
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08-06-2011, 07:52 PM
Originally Posted by MickB
The DNA of wolves and domestic dogs are so similar that nowadays Scientists refer to domestic dogs as Canis Lupus Familiaris - a sub-division of the gray wolf (Canis Lupus). Having said that, in terms of mitochondrial DNA, there is a minor but significant difference of 0.02% between wolves and domestic dogs, and the latest theories consider that domestic dogs and wolves have been recognisably separate for 12-16,000 years. Archeologists in the Kamchatka region of Siberia have found the remains of domesticated Laika (husky) type dogs dating back 10,000 years.
Mick
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08-06-2011, 07:55 PM
Originally Posted by beowulf881
I think you have the right to discuss your W dog as much as you like with like minded people, if other people don't like it they don't have to join in the discussion. They can have a mind of their own, but are also loyal, loving, protective companions, there's an up and down side to every breed of dog, and as long as people research the breed they want properly and can accept the downside, they are perfectly entiltled to own, and discuss them with whoever they want. Some of the people chipping in making 'remarks' to put it mildly, have never had one, and know nothing about them.
I discuss my dog a lot - as a dog.
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08-06-2011, 08:04 PM
Originally Posted by rune
Anyone else now thinking this is a wind up? Enough nouse to know what has gone on in the distant past on this forum but can't use photobucket.
Posts that sound like they come from Gnashers twin.
rune
What you have just said is plain, downright rudeness and I think you should apologise.
If Beowulf were my twin, I would be proud - he/she sounds a very reasonable person and quite frankly some of you have treated a newbie with extreme rudeness. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
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08-06-2011, 08:12 PM
Originally Posted by Gnasher
Clearly, I have far better manners than you Rune. I have kept out of this thread purposely, out of courtesy to a NEW MEMBER on Dogsey, Beowulf. But you have gone too far.
What you have just said is plain, downright rudeness and I think you should apologise.
If Beowulf were my twin, I would be proud - he/she sounds a very reasonable person and quite frankly some of you have treated a newbie with extreme rudeness. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
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08-06-2011, 08:41 PM
Originally Posted by Tassle
Not sure if you missed this?
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08-06-2011, 08:43 PM
Originally Posted by beowulf881
I think of him as a wolfdog,most of the time he's very doggy,but I can see the wolfyness in him too. You would have to own, and observe one to understand.
What point would a wolfdog become a dog (IYO)?
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08-06-2011, 09:04 PM
Originally Posted by beowulf881
As I said in an earlier post, I have been shocked at the way users on here treat people, but I'm one of those....water off a ducks back.........don't let the b........s get you down etc., kind of people. I can't help wondering how many decent people must have left the site because of this.
The jury is still out as far as I can see.
rune
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