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15,000 BCE
wolf was domesticated
The first animal to make the transition from the wild to the domesticated state was the wolf, -
Period: 14,000 BCE to 30,000 BCE
Prehistoric communities
the relationship between primitive man and animals was that of hunter and prey. -
Period: 8000 BCE to 500
Ancient civilizations
dogs may also have had cultural significance, -
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death practices
the deceased were deliberately put out for dogs to consume, it was thought necessary for the dead person's soul to pass through a dog to reach the afterlife. -
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The Middle Ages
Lap dogs were fashionable among the noble ladies, -
dog breeds and hunting
Dog breeds spread throughout Europe as different types of hound were developed for chasing different quarry. -
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victorian times
dogs were important for work and for social life -
animal breading
they learned increased knowledge of biology, allowing animal breeders faster success -
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Pet keeping in modern society
dogs have a number of functional roles, from ornamental to status symbol, as helpers, and as companions -
pets who are helpers
Guide dogs for blind people and hearing dogs for deaf people are examples of pets who are kept as helpers. most common reason for owning pets is companionship