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sciencealert.com > humans-share-a-surprising-genetic-link-with-golden-retrievers

Humans Share a Surprising Genetic Link With Golden Retrievers

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (833+ words) Humans have probably shared their homes with dogs ever since they first settled. So it could be argued that there is no such thing as "human society" without including animals as part of it. Our long shared history with dogs…...

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sciencealert.com > we-may-have-bred-neurodiversity-into-our-pets-expert-suggests

We May Have Bred Neurodiversity Into Our Pets, Expert Suggests

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1050+ words) I live with several cocker spaniels. They are smart and affectionate, but sometimes air-headed, impulsive and extremely sensitive. It's common for friends to describe my dogs as "having ADHD" as one of my canine whirlwinds whizz past. People are increasingly…...

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sciencealert.com > some-dogs-are-so-ball-obsessed-it-could-mirror-human-addiction

Some Dogs Are So Ball-Obsessed, It Could Mirror Human Addiction

10+ mon, 4+ week ago   (372+ words) A human's best friend is a dog, but that's not always reciprocated. Some of our canine pets are colloquially called "ball junkies" because they have an addictive-like attitude toward their toys. They choose to play tug-of-war or fetch over eating…...