Domestication is the process of how wolves became dogs. It's a fascinating area and is still being researched today. Here we present some of the information that we know so far...
Wolves

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Part 1: The evolution of wolves

From the vast steppes of prehistoric Eurasia to the bustling cities of the modern world, dogs have been our constant companions, protectors and friends. They have guarded our homes, herded our livestock, hunted by our side and warmed our hearts. Dogs are the species most closely associated with huma…

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Wolves

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Part 2: From enemies to companions: how wolves became dogs

It's widely accepted that domestication occurred in several places and at several times, but when it happened is unclear. Estimates range as from as recently as 8,000 years to as far back as 130,000 years, but the generally accepted time frame is between 20,000 and 40,000 years ago. This is part two…

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Human selection in dog evolution

Human selection in dog evolution

How humans steered evolution

Following the initial domestication↗ process, the diversification of dog types began to accelerate around 5,000 or 6,000 years ago. As dogs encountered different environments and became an i…

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Multiple Origins

Multiple Origins

The debate over where domestication began

The story of dog domestication is one of the most intriguing chapters in the shared history of humans and animals. For decades, researchers have tried to pinpoint where the first wolves bega…

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