Have you ever wondered where dogs came from? Especially when your dog runs after something you can't see in the yard; has that thought or others about the history of canines crossed your mind? I know it's crossed mine!
Scientists have been investigating further into the origin of dogs. But first, can they tell me how this french bulldog knows how to skateboard? I'm human and could never ride a skateboard!
Researchers believe that dogs were domesticated twice, from two different locations — Europe and Central Asia. It's believed they were domesticated from two separate wolf populations.
These tests were done using ancient doggy DNA. The experts behind these tests say that animal domestication is very rare. It's directly related to the relationship between an animal and a human. It's easy to consider how domesticated dogs are; just look at their bathroom habits! How many species can you say "go potty" to that will actually do it? Not cats, that's for sure.
Watch the video below to learn more about these tests! Did you know dogs were discovered 15,000 years ago? I had no idea!
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