Welcome to the Geek Alabama Pets segment! Each week here on Geek Alabama, Geek Alabama Pets will feature an interesting video or post about our wonderful pets and animals including dogs and cats. Any creature considered being an pet including dogs, cats, horses, birds, reptiles, or other animals brings smiles and comforts to us humans. And we here at Geek Alabama love pets content!

For thousands of years, dogs have been our loyal companions, adapting alongside humans in a sensational journey. However, it wasn’t until the 1800s that a significant shift occurred when breeding became a competitive sport. The result? A staggering array of nearly 400 dog breeds, each varying in almost every trait imaginable.

Human Footprint host Shane Campbell-Staton meets these posh pooches and unlocks the secrets of the canine code. In this digital episode, we examine how the Westminster Kennel Club played a vital role in preserving and promoting the rich diversity of dog breeds – resulting directly from the hand of human intervention. We unravel how genes and selective breeding shape these remarkable creatures, with some mutations linking dogs and humans more than expected.

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