Bond between dogs and humans dates back more than 15,000 years, study finds

The Guardian·Mar 25

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A study has found that the bond between dogs and humans dates back more than 15,000 years. The origins of domestic dogs have been traced to Europe and Türkiye, with ancient dna revealing they lived alongside ice age humans. However, the exact timing of the human-dog bond is unclear, with estimates ranging from around 12,000 to nearly 16,000 years ago.

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