"Siberian huskies have a portion of their genome that traces back exclusively to this ancient Siberian wolf," Skoglund told Live Science. "It's pretty amazing that there is a special genetic connection to a wolf that roamed the tundra 35,000 years ago." 21 мая 2015 г.
Do Huskies share DNA with wolves?
If you think that Arctic Huskies have a bit of wolf in them, you're right. A new study published this week in the science journal Current Biology, found that Inuit Huskies can trace part of the lineage back to the Taimyr wolves of Siberia of some 35,000 years ago.
What dog is closest to a wolf DNA?
Dogs closest to wolves in regards to their DNA After analyzing the data, they found that four dogs were closest to wolves in regards to their DNA. These breeds were the Shiba Inu, Chow Chow, Akita, and Alaskan Malamute. It is interesting to note that Huskies are not on this list.
Is Husky dog related to wolf?
FACT: Huskies and Malamutes are completely separate species from the wolf. MYTH: A wolf will make a better guard dog for my home.
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