It's a myth that the Victorians created modern dog breeds—we've uncovered their prehistoric roots

Domestic dogs are among the most diverse mammals on the planet. From the tiny chihuahua to the towering great dane, the flat-faced pug to the long-muzzled borzoi, the sheer range of canine shapes and sizes is staggering.

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