Domestication of Dogs

By ahuffman
  • 13,000 BCE

    Are there any predecessors or extinct species?

    Are there any predecessors or extinct species?
    Wolves are a predecessor of the domestic dog Alpine Mastiff, Alpine Spaniel, English White Terrier, and Old English Bulldog are all extinct species
  • 12,982 BCE

    When was the dog domesticated?

    When was the dog domesticated?
    The dog was domesticated approximately 15,000 years ago
  • 12,982 BCE

    Where were dogs domesticated?

    Where were dogs domesticated?
    The dog was domesticated in Europe, Asia, and China
  • 12,975 BCE

    What adaptions has the dog made over time?

    What adaptions has the dog made over time?
    The dog was adapted sharp teeth to grind food
    The dog has adapted fur to stay cold in the winter
    The dog has adapted strong back legs to run fast

  • Important events in the history of dogs

    Important events in the history of dogs
    1884 the AKC (American Kennel Club) was founded

  • Past Uses of Dogs

    Past Uses of Dogs
    Dogs were used in World War 2

  • Present Uses of Dogs

    Present Uses of Dogs
    Dogs are used as watch dogs, guide dogs, search and rescue, and companionship

  • Interesting Facts about Dogs

    Interesting Facts about Dogs
    It is a myth that dogs are colorblind but they can actually see color just not as vividly as humans A German Sheppard guide dog led his blind companion the entire 2100 mile Appalachian Trail 1,000,000 dogs in US named as beneficiaries in their owners will