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From the noble and intelligent German Shepherd to the personality packed
Jack Russell, magnificent Great Danes to pocket-size Chiuahua there must
surely be a dog breed, type and personality to suit every person on the
planet.
The origins of the relationship between dog and man are believed to
have started with the grey wolf. Who can forget Kevin Costner's slow
courtship of the wolf in the Dances with Wolves movie?
I would imagine a more likely scenario is that of men 'adopting' wolf
pups and domesticating them in the camp. Being highly social animals,
without their natural pack around them, the young wolves would eventually
accept their place among the humans in their lives.
However the original domestication was achieved dogs today
retain their need for a social hierarchy. Being part of the family pack
and
knowing
their
place
within
it is essential
for a dogs well being.
A few breeds, like Anatolian Shepherds, have been bred specifically
for their self-sufficiency, loners who are content to guard stock
far from the camp, but most dogs appreciate being close to their owners.
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