Larson's network has collected almost 1,500 DNA samples from ancient dog and wolf remains, and will soon be interpreting the data, in an effort to solve the domestication mystery. And it may also help scientists determine when dogs first became “man's best friend.” Some clues exist. read more
Dogs and cats have been our companions for thousands of years. An estimated 30 percent of American households have at least one cat. About 40 percent have at least one dog. read more
Since the time of Charles Darwin, scientists have argued over the origin of domesticated dogs, speculating wildly about how, when and where a toothy, flesh-eating beast was first transformed into man’s best friend. read more