Dog History - Level 3

The modern dog is the product of evolutionary occurrences over many thousands of years and human interventions happening over only hundreds of years. Explore the history of man’s best friend from his origins as a timid wolf who learned to live alongside humans to his current state of beloved family pet.

Reading assignment: Learn about how dogs became domesticated and evolved from wild wolves to our faithful companions over the span of thousands of years.

Chart: Explore a timeline of important canine historical milestones.

Quiz: 10 questions to test your knowledge of canine history.

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Instructor: Maureen Kochan is the former editor of DOG FANCY. She lives in Southern California with her family and two dogs.

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Randy Beaumont, TX

5/7/2012 9:14:01 AM

Another great example of a class perfect for a continuation in a DC College 500 series...

Micah Fairfield Bay, AR

3/31/2012 2:38:08 PM

You'd certainly think people had a lot to do with present day genetic dog diseases because of this...

Dwayne Tulsa, OK

3/27/2012 3:39:49 PM

I spent 10 minutes trying to explain to a 13dog year old neighborhood boy that dogs don't descend from horses... Fail.

ADA FORT WALTON BEACH, FL

5/17/2011 7:59:20 PM

I LIKE THIS CLASS IT WAS VERY EDUCATIVE AND VERY INTERESTING FACTS THAT CAN HELP US UNDERSTAND THE LOYALTY THAT OUR DOGS HAVE FOR US HUMANS. IT IS SAD TO KNOW HOW IGNORANT PEOPLE ABUSE THIS BEAUTIFUL AND LOYAL CREATURES.