Discover how our four-legged best friends evolved from wild wolves to beloved family members.
Dogs became domesticated between 40,000-14,000 years ago, with significant domestication around 14,000 years ago.
The bond between humans and dogs turned mutualistic as dogs became more domesticated.
Breeds like the Greenland sled dog, Basenji, and Siberian husky are among the oldest known.
Dogs have been by our side for millennia, evolving alongside us and becoming integral members of our societies.