Artificial Selection - Is the term simply convenient?

Hello!This might be a trivial question, but I am not able to find any good discussion on it elsewhere and wanted to hear what some of you might say.Main Question: Is the concept of Artificial Selection just a convenient terminology, or is it considered scientifically differentiated from Natural Selection?I am not able to grasp why human intention is considered to transcend natural process, at least when speaking scientifically.As an example of my thoughts: If humans breed a new type of dog that is born with no legs at all, and 'decide' that it is cute, and 'decide' that they will take care of it despite it's obvious doom without this relationship...this still seems like it should be considered natural scientifically. Evolution naturally produced a being that has thoughts about cuteness and willingness to spend its own energy caring for the other creature, creating an environment where that creature is fit for survival.Is there some massive miss-step that I am making with this line of reason? Thanks in advance, and please feel free to point out my ignorance, that is what I desire.

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