Small, short-nosed breeds resemble human infants (IMAGE)

Eötvös Loránd University

Small, short-nosed breeds resemble human infants

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Dogs are increasingly regarded as family members, which is now influencing their evolution and breeding. Small, short-nosed breeds resemble human infants — which may explain their extraordinary popularity.

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Photo: Eniko Kubinyi

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