Nature

Who let the wolves in? Genetic record for domestic dogs pushed back by 5,000 years

The oldest ancient dog genomes on record all come from a population that lived alongside Ice Age hunter-gatherers across ...
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Even Chihuahuas Still Have Some Wolf in Them — Here’s How Some Dogs Still Carry This DNA

All modern-day pooches, from beefy Newfoundlands to scrawny Salukis, are descended from an ancient population of domesticated gray wolves. Despite the 20,000 or so years that have passed since, a ...
Science Daily

Scientists discover hidden wolf DNA in most dogs

Researchers studying thousands of canine genomes discovered that wolf DNA is still present in most dog breeds. This ancient genetic influence shows up in traits like body size, behavior, and ...
Discover Magazine

Ancient Dogs Started Diversifying 11,000 Years Ago, Long Before the Modern Breeds We Know Today

Learn more about the evolution of domesticated dogs from wolf to pug.
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17 Dogs That Look Like Wolves to Add to Your Pack

In a 2022 study published in Nature, researchers identified the Siberian husky as one of the dog breeds most closely related to wolves. Unlike their wolf ancestors, huskies bark as much as they ...
Popular Science

Your pet dog really does have wolf genes

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While that chihuahua might seem about as similar to a wolf as a ...
Labroots

Most Dogs Still Carry Some Wolf DNA

Many dog owners may not be surprised to learn that most dogs still carry some wolf DNA in their genomes. Domestication has changed dogs dramatically from their wolf ancestors, but most do ...
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From shiloh shepherds to chihuahuas, study finds that the majority of modern dogs have detectable wolf ancestry

New research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History reveals that the majority of dogs living today have low but ...