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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Nia Dalton

Expert reveals if dogs can recognise their siblings later in life

While it's unlikely we'll stumble into a long lost sibling in the street, there's a huge possibility that dogs will come face-to-face with their littermates in the park.

One third of dog owners in the UK got their puppy from a breeder last year, meaning hundreds of siblings could potentially be living nearby.

We know how clever canines are, but can they really recognise a relative later in life? Does their shared DNA mean they've got an everlasting memory?

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