Dogs from ancient/primitive breeds and landraces have ancestral traits that can provide insights into the brains and behaviors of early domestic dogs. Despite their relevance to our understanding dog evolution, these dogs are vastly underrepresented in the scientific literature. The Canine Brains Project is seeking to improve the representation of ancient/primitive and landrace dogs in canine science. We invite owners of ancient/primitive breeds and landraces to participate in our online and on campus studies described in this website. Examples of ancient/primitive breeds and landrace dogs that we would like to have included in our studies are listed below. |
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