Intelligent Design for Poodles, not Wolves
Proponents of Creationism are now saying that life is so complex, an 'Intelligent Designer' must have been responsible for the designs. This is not science unless we can perform experiments to figure out who this designer is.
While this is probably impossible for some creatures, such as Wolves, there are other creatures where intelligent design has occurred, and the designers can possibly be identified. Wolves are not really very good pets. They don't obey commands from humans, and they are known to be a bit too wild. Perhaps something like a wolf, but with nice wooly fur that can be trimmed into pretty puffballs, and a tame disposition would be better. Clearly some Intelligent Design went into the French Poodle, though maybe less intelligent than the design of the German Shepherd.
Perhaps the Creationists were hoping for a grander form of designer than dog breeders.
While this is probably impossible for some creatures, such as Wolves, there are other creatures where intelligent design has occurred, and the designers can possibly be identified. Wolves are not really very good pets. They don't obey commands from humans, and they are known to be a bit too wild. Perhaps something like a wolf, but with nice wooly fur that can be trimmed into pretty puffballs, and a tame disposition would be better. Clearly some Intelligent Design went into the French Poodle, though maybe less intelligent than the design of the German Shepherd.
Perhaps the Creationists were hoping for a grander form of designer than dog breeders.