Funny dog animals

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The domesticated wolf's descendent is the dog (Canis familiaris[4][5] or Canis lupus familiaris[5]). The dog, sometimes known as the domestic dog, is descended from the Pleistocene wolf, which is no longer alive[6][7]. The closest living relative of the dog is the current wolf. Prior to the advent of agriculture, around 15,000 years ago[7], hunter-gatherers tamed dogs as the first species[9][8]. [1] As a result of their lengthy human relationships, dogs have become widespread among domesticated animals[10] and have developed the ability to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be insufficient for other canids. [11]

Over thousands of years, the dog has been selectively selected for a variety of behaviors, sensory capacities, and morphological characteristics.

[12] Dog breeds differ greatly in terms of appearance, size, and color. They serve humans in a variety of capacities, including

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