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IIRC (from some documentary on the subject) canids are somewhat unique in their “genetic plasticity” (I don’t recall the precise term).

• nradov 7y ago
  Dogs have 76 chromosomes whereas tigers (and most other cats) have only 38. That makes it far easier for breeders to target specific characteristics in dogs.
  • thrax 7y ago
    Wow TIL, very cool.
  • est31 7y ago
    Gene drives, allowing for non mendellian breeding, will revolutionize this.