America Dog History, how did dogs arrive in America?
America Dog History, in this article we'll chronicle how the canine
race and their ancestors evolved and made their way to America.
The Dog's Ancestory
Chain
The dog, often called "man's best friend", is also his
oldest friend. About 10,000 years ago, when Stone Age men began
to cultivate plants for food, they also began to domesticate some
of the wild animals: first the dog, then the pig, followed by cattle
and reindeer, sheep, goats, asses, horses, camels and elephants
-- in about that order.
Scientists differ but most agree that Fido is descended from the
wolves of Europe and Asia, perhaps tamed at different times in different
parts of the world. They enjoyed the discarded food and the warmth
of the campfire, repaying their masters by giving notice of the
approach of enemies and by assisting in the hunts for game.
America Dog
History:
A prehistoric america dog history ancestor of the dog tribe was
a small mink-like animal, with a long body and short legs, which
lived about 40 million years ago where there were three-toed horses
no bigger than a sheep. From it, through the ages, developed a type
of animal -- the bear-dog -- which gradually became gigantic and
the ancestor of our modern bears: and another type from which developed
two kinds of "grandchildren".
One was the beginning of a line of beasts that eventually produced
the wild hunting dogs now found in Africa and India, and the peculiar
South American bush-dog. From the other, which was very dog-like
in appearance, are descended all of our present day dogs, wolves,
coyotes, jackals and foxes. From it, too, developed a carrion-eating
hyena-dog which occurred only in North America Dog History and became
extinct.
American Dog Breed History:
Today there are over 300 known breeds generally classified into
eight America
Dog History and the AKC Dog Groups: the
sporting dogs, the
hound group, the
working dog group, the
terriers, the
toy dogs, the
non-sporting, the
herding group and the miscellaneous
dog group.
You many also be interested in seeing some pictures of strictly
American breeds of dogs namely the American
Pitbull and the American
Bull Dog.
The Indians of western Canada developed a strain with white wooly
hair which was excellent for weaving.
In America dog history it is believed that America was first peopled
by men from Asia and that they brought their dogs with them (mostly
small
dog breeds).
No earlier record exists but in the prehistoric Indian mounds
of the Ohio valley there are remains of dogs. In a burial place
of the Basket Makers who lived in our Southwest about 2000 years
ago, were found the mummies of two types of dogs.
Before the white man brought horses from Europe, dogs -- apparently
crossed with native wolves or coyotes -- were the Indians' only
beasts of burden. They were trained to carry a heavy back-pack or
drag a travois of wooden poles. Among many tribes they also served
as food, especially at feasts before and after a warring expedition.
After 10,000 years, however, Fido still turns around a few times
before lying down, buries bones, howls at night, and yaps or bays
when on a hot trail. He is color blind but his nose is keen. He
lives in a world of smells.
Just watch him, it's a dogs life afterall! I hope you enjoyed this
America Dog Histroy article.
What's coming up on America Dog History:
Stay tuned for more Dog breed history pages like these:
General Dog History, Non-Sporting and Utility breed history, Hound
Dog history,
Gundogs and other Sporting breeds history , Terrier history, Toy
and
Miniature breeds history as well as plans for over 50 pages on various
Dog Breed history in America .....stay tuned...
If you're interested in America
Dog History you may also be interested in these Dog Breed History
articles:
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of the English Bulldog
History of the Englilsh
Mastiff
One of the largest dogs breeds, learn about the history of the
Great
Dane.
The famed dog of Switzerland, history
of the St. Bernard
Learn about the loveable giant of Newfoundland
Dog History.
How
the Dalmatian developed to become the best friend of the fire
brigade and one of the world's more popular breeds.
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