so true…literally, chihuahua keeps existing because humans maintain their existence. This dog trait is so full of genetic defects and mutations that would render them “unfit” in “natural” environment.
Is “Canis lupus”, not “Canis Lupis”. Linnaean names capitalize the genus but not the species. “Lupis” could be an ablative or dative plural, “dog from wolves” or “dogs for wolves” or “dogs with wolves”.
Plods with ...™ over 12 years ago
Selective breeding
BlueEyedCatMom over 12 years ago
Iggy, if you could just stop trembling with fear, maybe Will would be able to see the family resemblence.
cinswasti over 12 years ago
so true…literally, chihuahua keeps existing because humans maintain their existence. This dog trait is so full of genetic defects and mutations that would render them “unfit” in “natural” environment.
pierreandnicole over 12 years ago
Hi Wolfie. Iggy, you ARE adorable.
LingeeWhiz over 12 years ago
Iggy, in your case it might be devolution. Haha…but we all know evolution is not true.
badgerexpat over 12 years ago
Is “Canis lupus”, not “Canis Lupis”. Linnaean names capitalize the genus but not the species. “Lupis” could be an ablative or dative plural, “dog from wolves” or “dogs for wolves” or “dogs with wolves”.
uru8 over 12 years ago
The wolf looks a bit like Kenny.