Sentences with phrase «earliest breeds»
The phrase "earliest breeds" refers to the oldest types or kinds of animals that humans have selectively bred over time. Full definition
This gave the researchers a good idea of the importance of earlier breeding for collared flycatchers, since when they bred earlier, they successfully fledged more nestlings.
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Early breeds showed six color variants, of which three were already present in pre-domestic horses.
Since early breeding began Maine Coon breeders have sought to preserve the Maine Coon's «natural,» rugged qualities.
Though earlier breeds were considered aggressive, Doberman enthusiasts say they're not as hostile as they once were.
Many canine historians further link the Irish Wolfhound to early breed lineage as depicted by ancient Great Dane history.
«It seems clear that the timing of the snow melt in Arctic Alaska is the most important mechanism driving the earlier and earlier breeding dates we observed in the Arctic,» said Liebezeit, now of the Audubon Society of Portland, Oregon.
«The rates of advancement in earlier breeding are higher in Arctic birds than in other temperate bird species, and this accords with the fact that the Arctic climate is changing at twice the rate.»
It is unclear as to why Pinscher was added to the Doberman name, but scholars believe it is due to early breeding of another pinscher breed to the Doberman.
The early breed from which the Boxer descended was required to seize pray and hold it till the hunter arrived.
As befitting their high status, clumbers were among the earliest breeds to be shown.
Dating back to a time before Jesus Christ, the Chow's exact origin is unknown, but it's believed to have been an early breed reared by tribes in Mongolia and Northern China.
This breed was developed from an earlier breed known as the Blanquito De La Habana («Little White Dog of Havana») which is now an extinct breed.
The problem of proof, which hangs over the discussion of any early breed history, is compounded in this case by the extreme secrecy of the breeders of pit dogs.
Some believe the breed was created as a cross between an earlier breed of dog and a wolf, though there is some contention on the subject.
In fact, it was among the earliest breeds to be shown at English dog shows.
German and European Great Danes are more typical of the the early breed type.
Some experts think that today's Chihuahuas descent from a cross between those early breeds.
Arguably greyhound type dogs are one of the earliest breeds known as they are portrayed in ancient Egyptian tombs and on Roman pottery.
Our early breed mentors who wrote the breed standard may not have been familiar with the science, but they certainly understood the importance of black (melanin) pigmentation.
Despite its early breeding to bait bulls, the Bulldog is gentle and good - natured and makes an excellent companion for the whole family.
Partially because of these early breeding efforts which frowned on «man biters,» pit bulls gained a reputation for their trustworthy nature with humans.