[muawiyah]

So far it's just another thread about extreme variation within a single species.

For all we know the variation arises out of DNA mythelation and not from genetic change.

In any case, anyone have an idea on which chromosome we'll find the gene that prevents chihuahua dogs from being permanently toilet trained? Those little suckers FORGET.

[PatrickHenry]

So far it's just another thread about extreme variation within a single species.

That's exactly how speciation begins. Quite in accordance with the theory of evolution.

[Lurking Libertarian]

So far it's just another thread about extreme variation within a single species. For all we know the variation arises out of DNA mythelation and not from genetic change.

From the article:

"Within a single species you have this tremendous range of morphological variation, all this diversity — head shape, body shape, coat color, length — and a tremendous amount of variation in behavior," said Leonid Kruglyak, a geneticist at Princeton University. "Where does all this come from? The parent species, which is the wolf, doesn't show this diversity."

[2nsdammit]

"DNA mythelation"


....OK, I give up. What is this?

[LIConFem]

"...anyone have an idea on which chromosome we'll find the gene that prevents chihuahua dogs from being permanently toilet trained? Those little suckers FORGET."

They don't forget. They just have an odd sense of humor!

[Ditter]

Chihuahua's don't forget, they are just on a shorter schedule than bigger dogs. Also those tiny tiny bladders might have something to do with it.

[takeemout]

I think its tied to the gene that makes them think they are bigger than all of the other dogs on the block (including us). "Hey big guy watch me, that's right I did it on your floor, now, what are *YOU* gonna do about it, HUH?!?"

[Mr. Lucky]

Doncha suspect that their inability to be housebroken is just God's way of punishing anyone who would own a chihuahua?