How Dogs Evovle - 1070 Words

How Dogs have Evolved Every wonder how â€Å"Man’s best friend† evolved? With over 350 different breeds, from the Chihuahua to the Great Dane, all dogs have descended from the Grey Wolf. The domestication of dogs by man dates back at least twelve thousand years. Domestication of the wolf may have begun with orphaned wolf cubs brought into villages and raised by children. Ancient man may have also started the domestication process by befriending wolves which helped them hunt and drive herds. (Kodat, 2002) Having a semi-tame wolves has its advantages. For example, the acute hearing of the wolve would alarm the human if danger was near at night. However, as civilization evolved, the jobs of dogs became more varied and specific; as a result,†¦show more content†¦Typically, Labradors are athletic, and love to swim, play catch and retrieve games, and are good with young children. Labradors are medium- large breed. Their coats should be short and dense, but not wiry. The coat is described as water-resistant or more accurately water-repellent so that the dog does not get cold when taking to water in the winter. That means that the dog naturally has a slightly dry, oily coat. Acceptable colors are black, yellow (ranging from ivory or crà ¨me to fox red), and chocolate. The jaws should be strong and powerful. While individual dogs may vary, in general show-bred Labradors are heavier built, slightly shorter-bodied, and have a thicker coat and tail. Field Labradors are generally longe r legged, lighter, and lither in build. In the head, show Labradors tend to have broader heads, better defined stops, and more powerful necks, while field Labradors have lighter and slightly narrower heads with longer muzzles. Labradors are somewhat prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, the risk of knee problems and some eye problems are also possible in some Labradors. Only dogs that grow thick coats can really stay outdoors. With Labradors, for example, it doesn’t matter what the weather is. They go out and play in the snow. German short-haired pointers, on the other hand, go out, do what they have to do and then come in and get underneath