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Why are some dogs so small and some so large?

Why are some dogs so small and some so large?

Update: 2025-05-14
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Dogs come in so many different sizes, from the tiniest teacup terrier to the giant Great Dane. How did we get such a delightful assortment of these furry best buddies? We asked Brains On producer and archaeologist Anna Goldfield to help us find the answer.


Got a question that’s been hounding you? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we’ll make sure to bark up the right tree!

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Why are some dogs so small and some so large?

Why are some dogs so small and some so large?

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