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  • One argument made in favor of inbreeding companion pets is the observation that such practices are routinely used in agribusiness to produce both crops and livestock for human consumption.  If […]

    Yes! We Have No Bananas

    One argument made in favor of inbreeding companion pets is the observation that such practices are routinely used in agribusiness to produce both crops and livestock for human consumption.  If […]

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  • In pedigree analysis, the Sire Line is the singular branch of a family tree that looks only at the transmission of the Y chromosome.  Because the sex chromosomes don’t recombine […]

    Popular BC Sire Lines

    In pedigree analysis, the Sire Line is the singular branch of a family tree that looks only at the transmission of the Y chromosome.  Because the sex chromosomes don’t recombine […]

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  • Further evidence that my common refrain (sheep sport is growing, sheep work is dying) is true, the New York Times reports about “bored collies” getting just what they want for […]

    They Rent Sheep, Don’t They?

    Further evidence that my common refrain (sheep sport is growing, sheep work is dying) is true, the New York Times reports about “bored collies” getting just what they want for […]

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  • Wherein I propose that the Tron films can be read as a metaphor for dog culture and a criticism of the kennel club system. If there was one day of […]

    Tron: Best in Show

    Wherein I propose that the Tron films can be read as a metaphor for dog culture and a criticism of the kennel club system. If there was one day of […]

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  • Google has a feature called auto-complete where the search oracle will attempt to guess what you’re searching for based upon what previous users have queried.  It provides a fascinating look […]

    Why do dogs ___ ?

    Google has a feature called auto-complete where the search oracle will attempt to guess what you’re searching for based upon what previous users have queried.  It provides a fascinating look […]

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