Rethinking the longstanding origin of dogs narrative where our closest canid friends were rescued as orphaned or begging wolves. The most recent DNA evidence of dogs tells a different story where domesticated dogs and wolves have a common ancestor between 27,000 to 40,000 years ago. This coincides with Paleolithic cave art in Europe where we might find images explaining the origin of dogs and how we can better understand our mutually beneficial relationship. Consider the evidence through Before Orion with author and naturalist Bernie Taylor.
Video Presentation
Where do dogs originate from and how did they become domesticated? Find the answers in “Ice Age Dogs” (PDF) at this 2021 Canine Science Forum presentation. More academic presentations.
Audio Interviews
The State of the Universe Podcast with Brendan Drachler (Finding the Origin of Dogs)
The Russell Scott Show with Russell Scott (The Secret Origin of Dogs)
The Pack Animal Podcast with David Kurlander (The Origin of Bonds)
Where Did the Road Go with Seriah Azkath (The Origin of Dogs)
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This revised origin of dog’s narratives discussed in these videos, conference presentations and podcast interviews are evidenced by both Upper Paleolithic cave art in Europe and DNA. The evidence for the origin of dogs indicates that we didn’t save orphaned wolf cubs but rather found ways of better communicating our common interests with humankind’s closest friend.
