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b'Why do dogs look and act so different from each other? Listener Finley has two Chihuahuas named Peanut and Maggie, and she wants to know why they have different head shapes. She thinks it might have something to do with their DNA. It turns out scientists are studying what makes dogs the way they are, with the help of gigantic books of doggie DNA. Geneticist Jessica Hekman takes us on a journey through the history of dog breeding and into the cutting-edge science that\\u2019s helping us understand what makes our pups so special. Come explore genetics through dog breeds!\\n\\nLearn more about dog breeds and behavior in our interview with Jessica Hekman, available to our Patreon supporters! To get access with a pledge of just $1/month and up, go to patreon.com/tumblepodcast.\\n\\nGet more information about dog genetics and Darwin\\u2019s Ark on the blog post on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com.'