Posts tagged: Evolution
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Dogs and Humans
Jul 9, 2011
Domestic Dog History and EvolutionBack to K9 Classroom Article: History & Evolution » Dogs and Humans Early roles Wolves, and their dog descendants, would have derived significant benefits from living in human camps—more safety, more reliable food, lesser caloric needs, and more chance to breed.[1] They would have benefited from humans’ upright gait that gives…
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Origin of the Domestic Dog
Jul 8, 2011
Back to K9 ClassroomDogs and Humans Article: History & Evolution » Origin of the Domestic Dog The origin of the domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) began with the domestication of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) several tens of thousands of years ago.[1][2][3] Domesticated dogs provided early humans with a guard animal, a source of food,…
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The Domestic Dog
Jul 8, 2011
CynologyBlack Dog Bias Article: General Information » The Domestic Dog The domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris[3] and Canis lupus dingo[1][2]) is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first…
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