Dogs are undeniably man’s best friend, and dog history goes back centuries. While each individual breed has a unique history that explains the specific origins of its characteristics (size, temperament, coat, etc.), all breeds share some common dog history based on their ancient ancestors, the wolves. 
From Wolves to Dogs
Dogs and wolves share 99% of their genetic structure, and archeological evidence supports the fact that wolves were man’s original companions more than one hundred thousand years ago. Wolves are naturally pack animals, and it has been theorized that lone wolfs – particularly abandoned puppies – would be drawn to human tribes for care and companionship. Human compassion led ancient people to care for the animals, and in doing so, they discovered a canine’s enormous capacity for bonding and loyalty, which could then be exploited for service: guard dogs, hunting, and so forth.
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