| Classifying the Dog
It is only recently that the original ancestor of the dog has been identified
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| Prehistoric Roots
Members of the genus Canis appeared about a million years ago, first in Asia
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| Common Features of the Dog Group
Dogs resemble wolves other more than any animal. Wolves are distributed
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| Jackals Often Hunt in Groups
Jackals often hunt in groups; however, they mainly survive on carrion left over
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| Humans and the Dog
Ancient humans, wearing virtually nothing, must have shivered in the cold while
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| A Complete Fossil of a Dog
During the Neolithic, humans moved out of caves and established early
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| Herding Group
Following is an overview of the seven groups (herding, working, sporting,
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| Working Group
Dogs sense an approaching enemy and warn their master
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| Sporting Group
Dogs of this group have a keen nose for prey. They will tell their master where
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| Hound Group
There are two types of hounds: sight hounds and scent hounds.
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| Terrier Group
The name terrier comes from the Latin word terra, which means "soil" or
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| Toy Group
Some dogs from the hound group, sporting group, and terrier group are
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| Non-Sporting Group
Dogs that are suited for specific work and others that are not related to dogs
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| Habits
Dogs have an exceptional sense of direction that is distinct from their keen
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| Dogs are Legendary for Their Loyalty
Dogs are legendary for their loyalty and protectiveness, though some breeds
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