Uncovering the Genetic Mysteries of a 160-Year-Old Coast Salish Dog Pelt
For centuries, the Coast Salish people in Western Canada bred a unique white, woolly dog that played a vital cultural role. However, this breed quickly disappeared after European settlers arrived. The story of this extinct dog resurfaced through the DNA analysis of a pelt from a dog named Mutton, who died in 1859. Preserved at…