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Wolves and domestic dogs are both from the genus Canis which is why we call them canines. Both wolves and domestic dogs share the family name Canidae with foxes, but foxes are not canines.
The experts in the field have called both wolves and dogs canines because they believe that they are very closely related and therefore believe that they both share a recent ancestor in the evolutionary process.
To say that one species has evolved from the other is not scientifically correct as both the species have evolved to survive in the environment that they live in. However they do both share the same ancestor.
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The Domestic dog is actually comprised of a large number of breeds. Humans have taken different canines that used to live in different regions around the world and controlled the breeding process to enhance certain characteristics that are deemed useful for one reason or another - the best known example is the border collie which is used extensively world wide for sheep herding. The breeds are still used for many other practical purposes today, but mostly the breeds are kept as family dogs.
Some domestic dogs show characteristics of wolves, but mostly domestic dogs are far more passive. Wolves still have the "I am wild" gene active in them and it is not advisable to try domesticate a wolf.
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∙ 12y agoWolf pups were found, and sometimes a lone wolf would hang aroung people after they stated using fire, drawn by the smell of cooking meat.Eventually, some became somewhat domesticated , and people began breeding them for certain traits.I imagine dogs to guard other domesticated animals or people came first.Romans used them as attack dogs, large things like bullmastiffs. The Celts deveoped the Deerhounds and Elkhounds. The American Kennel Club [AKC ] currently recognizes 157 breeds with many pending , like cockapoos, Labradoodles and many more " designer dogs.But each and every one shares a wolf ancestor.
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∙ 6y agoDogs are the same species as the wolf. They are, basically, domesticated wolves.
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∙ 6y agoYes.
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Where do dogs originate?
Wolves
Can wolves become dogs?
No. If they're wolves, they're wolves. There's no way they'd become dogs.
Are dogs and wolves have a relationship?
dogs descend from wolves, male wolves are a type of dog
Do domesticated dogs originate from wolves?
Yes, the domestic dog is a domesticated wolf. They are the same species.
Are wolves just wild dogs or are they entirely different from pet dogs?
dogs came from wolves but wolves are not trained they came from the wild sierra123456789
When was Wolves Eat Dogs created?
Wolves Eat Dogs was created in 2004.
How are dogs and wolves different?
Wolves howl, dogs bark Wolves are generally taller than dogs Wolves live in packs in the wild, dogs live by themselves Wolves are more intelligent than dogs, but are also more aggressive towards humans. Wolves hunt for prey, dogs usually eat leftovers and are not much of hunters of live prey. Wolves and dogs can interbreed. The German Shepherd is one of the best examples of a wonderful house dog that can be trained to be a guardian dog, has the fierceness of a wolf, and the gentleness/faithfulness of a dog.
Dogs and wolves are members of?
Dogs and wolves are members of the same species, just different subspecies. Dogs are, basically, domesticated wolves.
How many pages does Wolves Eat Dogs have?
Wolves Eat Dogs has 352 pages.
Dogs and wolves are members of the same?
Dogs and wolves are both part of the same family
Do wolves breed?
wolves breed with big pet dogs or other wolves or big wild dogs
Who is dogs cousins?
Dogs' cousins are wolves.
