A breed is a collection of organisms within a species that have different characteristics as a result of selective breeding. A species is a group of creatures that may breed to generate viable offspring when they interbreed. Different breeds of a species are developed by an artificial selection process.
What is the difference between breed and species give example?
A breed undergoes an artificial selection process, for certain desired traits. Example: Gir cow and Deoni are breeds of cow or bull. Species are the group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. A species undergoes a natural selection process, making it fit to survive in its environment.
What does species mean in a dog?
Dog breeds are artificial and potentially temporary The fact humans keep them apart is crucial here. Species are commonly defined as “groups of interbreeding natural populations that are reproductively isolated from other such groups”.
Are dog breeds considered species?
All domestic dogs are the species Canis lupus familiaris. All dogs, from Labrador Retrievers to Chihuahua to German Shepherds, etc, are in that species. Different breeds of dogs are not considered their own subspecies.
More useful articles on a similar topic 👇
How do you describe the perfect dog?How many types of breeds are there?