It is believed that early dogs dating from
about 12,000 - 14,000 years ago came from a strain of grey wolf
that inhabited India. Thereafter, this wolf--known as Canis
lupus pallipes--was widely distributed throughout Europe, Asia, and
North America.
Decedents
It is also possible that some of the dogs of
today descended not from the wolf but rather from the jackal.
Companion
Nobody knows when the first dog became
companions of humans, its likely wild canids were scavengers
near tribal campsites.
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