When were dogs domesticated? The oldest known dog DNA offers clues

Genetic studies show a stable dog population throughout Late Upper Paleolithic Eurasia

An ancient dog's jawbone

Ancient DNA from this dog’s jawbone, found at Gough's Cave in what's now the west of England, helped researchers push back the date of dog domestication.

Tom Anders & Longleat

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