Dogs were first domesticated around 13,000 BC in East Asia from gray wolves. Genetic evidence indicates domestication occurred in the late Upper Paleolithic era. Early humans domesticated wolves for help with herding and hunting, as well as companionship. Dogs provided protection and a food source in exchange for companionship, shelter, and a reliable food source from humans. Early domestication likely occurred from orphaned wolf cubs that were raised by humans and over generations became more docile.

1. OF DOGS DOMESTICATION

2. Domestication (from Latin domesticus ) refers to the process whereby a population of animals or plants becomes accustomed to a controlled environment by other plants or animals through a process of selection .

3. When Were Dogs Domesticated? Study shows that the year 13,000 B.C. as the probable date of domestication at East Asia.

4. History of Domestication Dogs are descended from the wolves.Wolf remains have been found with hominid remains dating from 400,000 years ago. Genetic evidence indicate a time of domestication in late upper Paleolithic age.

5. Advantages of Domestication For help with herding and hunting, an early alarm system, and a source of food in addition to the companionship many of us today know and love. Dogs get companionship, protection and shelter, and a reliable food source out of the deal.

6. Routes for Domestication Orphaned wolf-cubs : some wolf pups taken at an early age and reared by humans are easily tamed and socialized. Over generations of time these ‘wolf-like' become more dog-like. The Promise of Food/Self Domestication . As a beast of burden : North American Indians used dogs for pulling sleds. Mutual desire:Wild dogs who scavenged around human habitations get more food than their fearful counterparts.

7. Changes during domestication a reduction in overall size changes in coat colouration and markings the shrinking in size of the teeth a reduction in brain size and intelligence and thus in cranial capacity [particularly those areas relating to alertness and sensory processing] the development of a pronounced vertical drop in front of the forehead ( brachycephaly ). Behaviourally, the wagging of tails and barking are retained throughout the dog's life. regurgitation of partially digested food for the young, have also disappeared.

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