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52 Post author: Alicorn 22 February 2010 01:53AM

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Comment author: wedrifid 22 February 2010 07:35:56AM *  5 points [-]

and some species (like dogs) seem cute because humans have bred them that way.

I have heard it said that in general dogs seem cute because they bred themselves to exploit us more so than us breeding them. Actual breeding came somewhat later on.

Comment author: Unnamed 22 February 2010 05:01:04PM 2 points [-]

You're right - I should've said "selected" instead of "bred" - they became cuter under selection pressure from humans.