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- Scientists study the DNA of many different dog breeds.
- The researchers look closely at many dog ear types.
- They compare DNA from many different dogs across regions.
- Some dogs have pointy ears like huskies and shepherds.
- Other dogs have droopy ears like spaniels and bloodhounds.
- Long, soft ears help dogs to focus on smells.
- Some ear shapes are mainly for a dog’s appearance.
- This research may help reduce inherited dog health problems.
Difficult words
- scientist — A person who studies scienceScientists
- breed — A group of animals with same originbreeds
- focus — To give full attention to something
- appearance — How someone or something looks
- inherit — To receive traits from parentsinherited
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Discussion questions
- Do you prefer dogs with pointy ears or droopy ears?
- Have you seen a dog with long, soft ears?
- Have you seen a husky or a spaniel?
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