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What role did humans play in the domestication of dogs?
Category: Evolution of Breeds
Humans played a central and active role in the domestication of dogs, which is one of the most significant and earliest examples of human-driven domestication of animals. The process of dog domestication began tens of thousands of years ago, likely between 20,000 and 40,000 years ago, and it involve...
How did the domestication of dogs influence early human civilizations?
Category: Cultural and Historical Perspectives
The domestication of dogs had a profound and multifaceted impact on early human civilizations, shaping not only the way humans lived but also how they evolved socially, economically, and culturally. Dogs are believed to be the first domesticated animals, with evidence suggesting this process began b...