ancient breed
Historically preserved stock
A breed of domestic animal, especially dogs, believed to have existed for thousands of years with minimal genetic change.
Ancient breeds like the Akita, Basenji, and Saluki show DNA patterns closer to wolves than modern breeds developed through selective breeding.
The designation is sometimes disputed, as breeding histories are difficult to verify: The Shiba Inu is considered an ancient breed.
- dogDomesticated barking mammal
- landraceRegionally adapted traditional stock
- domesticationAdapting species to captivity
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- sheepWoolly farm animal
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