Genomic analysis of more than 2,700 dog and wolf genomes shows that most modern dogs carry small traces of post-domestication ...
Learn more about how ancient wolf DNA is still found in modern dogs, and how it’s shaped those breeds.
Dogs were the first of any species that people domesticated, and they have been a constant part of human life for millennia.
The wolf DNA isn't left over from when dogs and wolves diverged; instead, it most likely came from interbreeding in the past ...
The scientists found that 64.1% of modern breed dogs carry wolf ancestry due to genetic crossbreeding nearly 1,000 ...
Ancient wolves lived with people on tiny Baltic island. Their bones show shared food and long contact that hints at early ...
Scientists find wolf DNA in most modern dog breeds, revealing widespread ancestry that shaped size, behavior and adaptation.
New research suggests that most modern dogs carry a small but detectable dose of wolf DNA acquired after domestication.
Imagine walking your tiny Chihuahua, only to find out that it shares a lineage with the majestic grey wolf. A recent groundbreaking study conducted by scientists from the American Museum of Natural ...
On average, terriers, gundogs, and scent hounds have the least wolf ancestry. While some large guardian dogs have high wolf ancestry, others including the Neapolitan mastiff, bullmastiff, and the St.
Most modern dogs carry traces of wolf ancestry that subtly influence their behavior, appearance, and environmental adaptations.