The History Of Dogs

Dogs are descended from the family of Canidae - beasts of prehistoric prey from about 600 million years ago. Their earliest ancestor was the Cynodictis, a short legged, sabre tailed and long bodied creature. The wolves and foxes also descended from the Cynodictis. It is thought that as early as the Neolithic period in Denmark man used to throw scraps of meat to the wild dogs that gathered around their campfires. Man then saw their use as protectors and hunters, thus forging an early friendship that exists to this day. Throughout the years, man had bred various characteristic and behavioural traits into dogs so that they will fulfil various roles such as herding, hunting, catching vermin, guarding and companionship. Free UK Delivery on Dog and Pet Portraits from photographs at Karla's Creative Capers who did the portrait on the left from a photo of my flat coated retriever, Lucy. The portraits are ready to hang on the wall and are of a high quality canvas. For full details see www.karlascreativecapers.co.uk If you would like to add your text, image, product, service, website or photo to this flat-coats page then please Contact Me. More pages from Flat-Coats: Become A Dog Walker Breed Standard Buy an RSPCA animal or Dog Gift Box Buying a Dog/Puppy Buying Dog Food and Products Canine Arthritis Clicker Training Contact Cushing's Disease Daily Blog Dietary Advice Dog Cancer Dog Insurance Dogs and Wills Dog Toys Ear Care Epilepsy Flat Coated Retriever Information Food to Avoid Giving Your Dog Free Dog Food Samples Free Pet Stuff Get your Dog on TV or Magazines Grass Eating Grooming Health Hip Dysplasia History of Dogs How to Bath your Dog How to deal with Excess Dog Hair How to stop your Dog Barking How to stop your Dog Eating Faeces How to tell if your Dog is Overweight How to Work out your Dogs Age Introducing a New Dog or Puppy to an Older Dog Kennel Cough Links List Of Breeders Mange Making a Garden Dog Friendly Nail Care Other Flat-Coated Retriever Websites Privacy/Disclaimer Policy Puppy Care Site Map Signs of Pain Teach a Dog to Roll Over Teeth Information Training Tips Water/Fluid Advice Why Dogs Go Round In Circles Before Lying Down Whistle Come Back