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What are the reasons for which horses have been selectively bred?
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Has an animal been selectively bred?
Yes.
Why are wild horses often smaller then domestic horses?
The same reason dogs look different than wolves. Over many, many years, we have selectively bred horses for specific purposes. Thouroughbreds were bred with long legs, bodies, and to have a huge lung capacity for racing, Quarter horses were selectively bred for quarter mile races and to work cattle, Draft horses (Shire, Belgian) were bred for pulling heavy loads (example: Budwiser horses)
Without genetic engineering horses would have been domesticated?
Horses were domesticated long before the concept of genetic engineering was even selective breeding.
Has the horse been genetically engineered?
No. The horse has been selectively bred.
What country were palomino's originally from?
The palomino coat occurs naturally amongst all populations of horses (except those that have been specially bred to have limited coats). However, Queen Isabella of Spain was famous for prizing palominos - commoners were not allowed to own golden horses during her reign and she selectively bred them, keeping them almost exclusively.
What is an example of a selective bred animal or plant?
Dogs Dogs have been selectively bred for different purposes, such as guard dogs, sheepdogs, tracker dogs and "cute pets" Wheat Wheat has been selectively bred for higher yields, shorter stems to reduce wind damage and greater resistance to diseases Horses Horses are selectively bred and technology can increase the rate of conception, a healthy pregnancy, and successful foaling.
Has a cow had been selective breed?
All cows that exist today have been selectively bred to be what they are now. They also will be selectively bred to produce the desired calf that the farmer needs to either produce more calves or be slaughtered for beef production later in its life.
What animals are selectively breed?
chickens are selectively breed for ther eggs to be bigger and yummyer and also dogs are for going to shows hope i helped :)
Why are labradors selectively bred?
Labradors are selectively bred for their hunting qualities. They have been bred to have webbed paws so they can swim into water to retrieve the fowl that their owners have shot. When retrieving the bird, hunters want the dogs to have the softest mouths possible so not to damage the bird more than necessary.
Is a German shepherd selectively bred?
GOOD quality German Shepherd lines which are WORTH a lot are selectively bred. Poor bred German Shepherds are not, hence why they are not good quality.
What part of an apple is selectively bred?
its cock
What you call selectively bred dog?
A purebred.
