What kind of wild dog developed into the present domestic dog?

Answer 1

Here is a sight that explains the Origin of the Domestic Dog. It is a little hard to read, but full of good information. It goes far deeper than just the wolf answer. It answers with the explaination of DNA and how it is determined. I hope it helps.

Answer 2

Almost without any doubt, the wolf is the origin of all the present dog breeds. Some studies show the close resemblance between the skeletons of little wolves and the first tamed dogs. On the other hand, studies about their conduct evidence strong similarities between both groups of canines. There is only one notable difference, and it is in hunting, as domestic dogs are not used to it. Some suggest that dogs came from the golden jackal (Canis Aureus), and at first sight, this theory looks interesting. These animals live close to where man is, and are smaller in size. But this possibility is rejected due to their different conduct and shape. Another theory points out that a wild canine, now extinct, could have been the direct ancestor of the domestic dog. There is no strong evidence for this theory, though it looks certain that the smaller wolves breeds, are the origin of our dogs. In fact, the conduct and instinctive behavior, typical of our domestic dogs, can be traced back to the hierarchy of the wolves herd.

Answer 3

There was recently a great NOVA special about the development of the domestic dog. Here is a link. If it airs in your area I recommend watching.

The basic theory is that wolves more or less domesticated themselves by feeding off of man's leftovers.

Answer 4

Dogs were domesticated from wolves as recently as 15,000 years ago,[1] or perhaps as early as 100,000 years ago based upon recent genetic fossil and DNA evidence.[2]

Answer 5

they come from wolves but in Australia some people domesticate dingos and their part wild dogs!

Answer 6

All dogs came from wolves bred by indains Years ago. So bascaily all dogs r related to each other!

Answer 7

You can ask a breed expert by visitiung this site www.dogsvets.net

Answer 8

hey,

good answers to ur que!
that's how "the Jungle book" was created -
wolves have single - minded "dedication" to their partners, i knew;
but they became "dogs"; really great news to me!

many-ques!!!

Answer 9

All canines are direct decendants of the Wolf

Answer 10

originally, the wolf