Chihuahuas Carry a Small Amount of Coyote DNA from Ancient Crossbreeding
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New research reveals that Chihuahuas have a small portion of coyote DNA, indicating that indigenous canines were likely mixed with wild coyotes before European colonization of the Americas. This finding sheds light on the ancient origins and genetic history of the Chihuahua breed.
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