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Dog breeders do not typically look to breed dogs that have unique appearances or exceptional intelligence, as there is little demand for such dogs. The only dog-owners willing to pay for dogs that have been bred to possess a unique combination of traits are those who intend to compete in dog shows. Therefore, innovation in dog-breeding is limited by what dog-show organizers consider attractive attributes.
Which of following is an assumption made in drawing the conclusion above?
A) The market for typical dog breeds cannot expand unless the market for specially bred dogs expands.
B) Dog breeding methods are likely to be improved more as a result of innovations developed by independent breeders than as a result of innovations developed by large pet companies.
C) Dog show organizers do not consider the possibilities offered by advanced breeding techniques when they determine what traits they find attractive in a dog.
D) Dog breeders lack interest in innovation primarily because they desire to breed dogs that can be reared easily by the average pet owner.
E) Dog show competitors do not produce a strong demand for innovations other than what is considered attractive by dog show organizers.
Which of following is an assumption made in drawing the conclusion above?
A) The market for typical dog breeds cannot expand unless the market for specially bred dogs expands.
B) Dog breeding methods are likely to be improved more as a result of innovations developed by independent breeders than as a result of innovations developed by large pet companies.
C) Dog show organizers do not consider the possibilities offered by advanced breeding techniques when they determine what traits they find attractive in a dog.
D) Dog breeders lack interest in innovation primarily because they desire to breed dogs that can be reared easily by the average pet owner.
E) Dog show competitors do not produce a strong demand for innovations other than what is considered attractive by dog show organizers.
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A) The market for typical dog breeds cannot expand unless the market for specially bred dogs expands.
The argument focuses on what limits innovation in specialized dog breeding, not on whether the market for ordinary dog breeds expands. The size or growth of the general dog market is outside the scope of the conclusion.
B) Dog breeding methods are likely to be improved more as a result of innovations developed by independent breeders than as a result of innovations developed by large pet companies.
The argument discusses what determines the direction of innovation, namely consumer demand and dog-show preferences. It says nothing about whether independent breeders or corporations are more innovative.
C) Dog show organizers do not consider the possibilities offered by advanced breeding techniques when they determine what traits they find attractive in a dog.
The conclusion only depends on the fact that organizers’ preferences shape demand. It does not matter whether organizers are aware of advanced breeding techniques or how they form their standards.
D) Dog breeders lack interest in innovation primarily because they desire to breed dogs that can be reared easily by the average pet owner.
The passage already provides the reason breeders avoid innovation: there is little consumer demand for uniquely bred dogs outside the dog-show world. This choice introduces a completely different explanation unrelated to the argument’s logic.
E) Dog show competitors do not produce a strong demand for innovations other than what is considered attractive by dog show organizers.
Let's negate the choice: If competitors strongly demanded those other traits, breeders would innovate in those directions as well, and innovation would not be limited only by what organizers consider attractive. This will break our conclusion that "innovation in dog breeding is limited by what dog show organizers consider attractive attributes."
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The argument focuses on what limits innovation in specialized dog breeding, not on whether the market for ordinary dog breeds expands. The size or growth of the general dog market is outside the scope of the conclusion.
B) Dog breeding methods are likely to be improved more as a result of innovations developed by independent breeders than as a result of innovations developed by large pet companies.
The argument discusses what determines the direction of innovation, namely consumer demand and dog-show preferences. It says nothing about whether independent breeders or corporations are more innovative.
C) Dog show organizers do not consider the possibilities offered by advanced breeding techniques when they determine what traits they find attractive in a dog.
The conclusion only depends on the fact that organizers’ preferences shape demand. It does not matter whether organizers are aware of advanced breeding techniques or how they form their standards.
D) Dog breeders lack interest in innovation primarily because they desire to breed dogs that can be reared easily by the average pet owner.
The passage already provides the reason breeders avoid innovation: there is little consumer demand for uniquely bred dogs outside the dog-show world. This choice introduces a completely different explanation unrelated to the argument’s logic.
E) Dog show competitors do not produce a strong demand for innovations other than what is considered attractive by dog show organizers.
Let's negate the choice: If competitors strongly demanded those other traits, breeders would innovate in those directions as well, and innovation would not be limited only by what organizers consider attractive. This will break our conclusion that "innovation in dog breeding is limited by what dog show organizers consider attractive attributes."
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Premise: Dog breeders do not typically try to breed dogs with unique appearances or exceptional intelligence because there is little demand for such dogs. The only dog owners willing to pay for dogs bred with a unique combination of traits are those who participate in dog shows.
Conclusion: Innovation in dog breeding is limited by what dog-show organizers consider attractive attributes.
Logical gap: The argument assumes that the dog owners who are willing to pay for specially bred dogs demand traits according to what dog-show organizers consider attractive. In other words, the preferences of dog-show competitors must align with the preferences of dog-show organizers for the conclusion to hold true.
Analyzing the answer choices:
A) Talks about expansion of the market for dog breeds. This is irrelevant because the argument is about what limits innovation in dog breeding, not market expansion.
B) Discusses improvements in breeding methods by independent breeders versus large pet companies. The argument is not concerned with who develops innovations, but rather with what drives demand for innovations.
C) Focuses on whether organizers consider advanced breeding techniques. However, the argument is about attractive traits, not the techniques used to produce them.
D) Says breeders lack interest in innovation because they want dogs that are easy to rear. This shifts the focus to breeders’ motivations, whereas the argument is based on market demand.
E) States that dog-show competitors do not produce strong demand for innovations other than what dog-show organizers consider attractive. This directly fills the logical gap.
If we negate E, then dog-show competitors would demand innovations beyond what organizers consider attractive. In that case, breeders would still have a market for innovative traits, and the conclusion would weaken. Therefore, E is the correct answer.
Conclusion: Innovation in dog breeding is limited by what dog-show organizers consider attractive attributes.
Logical gap: The argument assumes that the dog owners who are willing to pay for specially bred dogs demand traits according to what dog-show organizers consider attractive. In other words, the preferences of dog-show competitors must align with the preferences of dog-show organizers for the conclusion to hold true.
Analyzing the answer choices:
A) Talks about expansion of the market for dog breeds. This is irrelevant because the argument is about what limits innovation in dog breeding, not market expansion.
B) Discusses improvements in breeding methods by independent breeders versus large pet companies. The argument is not concerned with who develops innovations, but rather with what drives demand for innovations.
C) Focuses on whether organizers consider advanced breeding techniques. However, the argument is about attractive traits, not the techniques used to produce them.
D) Says breeders lack interest in innovation because they want dogs that are easy to rear. This shifts the focus to breeders’ motivations, whereas the argument is based on market demand.
E) States that dog-show competitors do not produce strong demand for innovations other than what dog-show organizers consider attractive. This directly fills the logical gap.
If we negate E, then dog-show competitors would demand innovations beyond what organizers consider attractive. In that case, breeders would still have a market for innovative traits, and the conclusion would weaken. Therefore, E is the correct answer.
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