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Scientists say that dogs evolved from wolves about 15,000 years ago. After comparing dog and wolf DNA, scientists say that every dog-from Chihuahuas to Great Danes-are descended from approximately five female Asian wolves. They are the mothers of all modern dogs.

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Dogs are a subspecies of the wolf. They are, basically, the same animal.

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They look alike because they are related.

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