Dogs are descended from wolves, jackals and coyotes. True or False?
False. Current theory says that the dog's primary ancestor is the wolf, Canis lupus.
TheĀ dog was the first animal to be domesticated by humans (first pet). True of False?
True. According to archaeological records, the dog was the first animal to be domesticated (from a wolf).
ThereĀ are between 30-40 species in the dog family, Canidae. True or False?
True. There are 38 species in the dog family, Canidae, of which dogs and wolves only comprise a small percentage. Jackals and foxes make up the majority.
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