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Wild Dogs of the Past Long before dogs slept on couches, played fetch, or wore collars, they were wild animals. These early dogs lived in forests, plains, and snowy lands all around the world. What Were Wild Dogs Like? Wild dogs looked similar to wolves and foxes. They had sharp senses, strong legs, and thick fur to help them survive. Instead of living with people, they lived in packs, which are family groups that work together. How Did They Survive? Wild dogs had to find their own food. They hunted small animals, scavenged leftovers, and traveled long distances to survive. Working as a team helped them stay safe and successful. How Did Dogs Become Our Friends? Over time, some wild dogs began staying near humans. They found food scraps and protection, and humans found the dogs helpful. Slowly, wild dogs changed into the many kinds of domestic dogs we know today. Learning about wild dogs helps us understand where pets came from and why dogs still love to run, sniff, and play in groups. Even today, your dog carries a little bit of that wild history inside them!
Did You Know? Wild dogs lived on Earth thousands of years before humans had pets. Super Scent! Their noses were (and still are!) much stronger than humans’ noses. Old Habits. Even today, pet dogs still show wild habits—like digging, chasing, and playing together! Nose Print A dog’s nose print is as unique as a human fi ngerprint. Sweet Dreams Dogs dream when they sleep—those little leg twitches are part of it! Who dat? Every dog has a different bark, just like people have different voices. Fun Facts Source: Source: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/dog
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