“miacis”

VETERNARY BIOLOGY

VETERNARY BIOLOGY THE STUDY OF ANIMALS LIFE. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 DOGS DOGS History and Breeds History of the Dog: History of the Dog Believed to be the first animal domesticated by humans 10, 000 years ago Originated 12, 000-14, 000 yearsago in Europe and Asia Evolved due to selective breeding for specific purposes Mosaic, about 5th to 6th century A.D. Miacis ? ancestor of the entire dog family: Miacis ? ancestor of the entire dog family 40-50 million