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July 8, 2025

Are Dogs Really Our Best Friends?

A large, scruffy black and white dog flopped on the dirt ground, looking at the camera. He is surrounded by a variety of disorganized camping gear.

Dogs. Love them or hate them…few are indifferent to them. And most people find it hard to resist a wagging tail and big eyes.

Many of our dog breeds bear little resemblance to the wolves they were bred from. Why are dogs so important? When did we domesticate them? Why dogs?

We take our dogs for granted, but lets go take a bit of a dive into the history and biology of our four-footed friends.

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