rmorse;2042666; said:
If you can artifically breed them and the only need for this because of size restraints then they are the same species in my book.
Kinda like all humans don't look the same, but are the same species.
Are Great Danes and Chihuahuas Different species?
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If you can artifically breed them and the only need for this because of size restraints then they are the same species in my book.
Kinda like all humans don't look the same, but are the same species.
They'd be classified as different subspecies, IE Canis lupus familiaris sp. "Chihuahua" vs. Canis lupus familiaris sp. "Great Dane".
Like the same species of fish collected from different river drainage's, they're the same species but different due to isolation (or in our case, selective breeding).
Like the same species of fish collected from different river drainage's, they're the same species but different due to isolation (or in our case, selective breeding).
Connor0729;2043342; said:
In theory yes.. though everything in science is questionable esp. when thinking outside the box..
Also found this on dogs..
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=different-dog-breeds-same-species
WyldFya;2042069; said:It is believed that the Chihuahua is actually a descendant of the Fennec fox of Africa. As such, there would be no genetic link between the Chihuahua and the Great dane. This, however, has not yet been proven, and as such can only be taken for a grain of salt.
Fennec fox (picture from http://snarla.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/fennec5.jpg)
Fennec foxes are from Africa, Chihuahuas are from Mexico. They originated among the Aztecs as pets for royalty, and occassionally food.
An interesting question. A logical question.
But, in the end, I belive they are the same species.
But, in the end, I belive they are the same species.
