Dog Origin and Early History
Prerequisites: None
Course length: 6 lessons
Purpose: To provide the information needed for a critical discussion concerning the origin and development of the domestic dog.
Course Info: Using easily understood information from biology, genetics, animal behavior, and anthropology, this course invites critical examination of the support for the two most likely theories about the origin of the domestic dog. The development of distinct breeds from early generalized landraces is also discussed.
What you can expect to learn from this Course:
● The latest information on the relationship of dogs and wolves.
● Various ideas about what “domestication” means.
● Possible relationships of early dogs and humans.
● The original dog’s likely appearance and behavior.
● The definition of a “breed” and how they are developed.
Syllabus (Course Information, Lesson Outline, Required Reading, etc.) : Click HERE
Instructor: Janice Koler-Matznick
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