Assertion: basal breed | /r/CapableOf | maintain their genetic individuality
Facets:
value: despite the fact
type: OTHER
value: largely
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: Further, the extant basal breeds that we know today have largely maintained their genetic individuality despite the fact that all of the other modern breeds are very closely related, as a result of physical barriers (like geography and climate) that cultural barriers (such as a low level of trade or commerce with other countries) that have prevented said basal breeds from mixing and so, breeding widely with other dog populations.