Bowwow wow."Breeds Apart: Purebred purebred progeny derived from at least several generations of animals of the same breed. purebred herds herds (or flocks) composed of purebred animals. Not necessarily registered animals. Distinct from crossbred herds. dogs defined by DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. differences" (SN: 5/22/04, p. 324) failed to include in the list of oldest dogs the Shiba Inu Shiba Inu the smallest (20-30 lb) of the Japanese native dogs, it was bred as a hunting dog. A medium-sized, muscular dog with a thick coat in all solid colors but often red. See also nippon inu. . This is the most popular dog in Japan today, and many of its qualities make it a much better pet than the other dogs listed in your "oldest breeds" category. DEBORAH KATE HUNT, MADISON, WIS. The genetic analysis included the Shiba Inu, and the dog indeed falls into the oldest-breeds category.--J. TRAVIS |
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