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How Much Do Dogs Look Like a Wolf? 5 Key Points About Their Genetic Similarities

Summary by Azteca Jalisco
Despite the thousands of years of domestication, dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) still share between 98% and 99.9% of their DNA with grey wolves (Canis lupus), according to scientific studies. However, this small percentage of difference has been sufficient to significantly modify their behavior, appearance and dependence on humans, according to research from the National Human Genome Research Institute. Canine genome sequencing has shown that the…
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Despite the thousands of years of domestication, dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) still share between 98% and 99.9% of their DNA with grey wolves (Canis lupus), according to scientific studies. However, this small percentage of difference has been sufficient to significantly modify their behavior, appearance and dependence on humans, according to research from the National Human Genome Research Institute. Canine genome sequencing has shown that the…

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Azteca Jalisco broke the news in on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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