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The fox and the hound fight10/23/2023 But others hold that the main trait selected for was friendliness-seeking human company and not biting-and that the cleverness of dogs was an unintended byproduct. Some argue that, in the course of over 10,000 years of domestication, dogs were selected for their cognitive abilities, such as following commands. But experts disagree about where this ability came from. The findings may solve a long-standing debate about the origin of canine intuition and may provide new clues to the genetics of cognition.ĭogs are even more adept than chimpanzees at interpreting certain human signals such as pointing or gazing. Now, a new study suggests that the two traits really are inseparable, as foxes bred for good nature also develop more social smarts. Among dogs, smarts and friendliness seem to go hand in hand, and this powerful combination is what makes the species such helpful companions.
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