Opinion: This quiz will change how you think about dog breeding

How we hurt a species we claim to love.

View in browser|nytimes.com May 10, 2024 The results of pure-breeding, on display starting this Saturday at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, are profound, writes a cognitive scientist who studies dogs. Take our quiz to see if you can tell which dog breeds are more inbred than others, and learn more about why it matters. The New York Times Take the quiz and read the essay. → Sign up for the Opinion Today newsletter Get expert analysis of the news and a guide to the big ideas shaping the world every weekday morning. Get it in your inbox ADVERTISEMENT Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018