Rethinking the longstanding origin of dogs narrative where our closest canid friends were rescued as orphaned or begging wolves. The most recent DNA evidence of dogs tells a different story where domesticated dogs and wolves have a common ancestor between 27,000 to 40,000 years ago. This coincides with Paleolithic cave art in Europe where we might find images explaining the origin of dogs and how we can better understand our mutually beneficial relationship. Consider the evidence through Before Orion with author and naturalist Bernie Taylor.

A Spitz dog with its characteristic flopped forward tail and fox-like face lays behind a rock on the Gallery of Discs in the El Castillo Cave from more than 34,000 years ago. Was this dog really bred from a grey wolf? Explore the Gallery of Discs.

Video Presentation

Did dogs originate from begging wolves or is there an alternative hypothesis? The latest DNA evidence speaks to a now extinct mother canid as the source of dogs and grey wolves. Consider these earliest images of dogs in the El Castillo Cave and the Gorham’s Cave. Examine the Gallery of Discs and Gorham’s Cave.

Audio Interviews

The State of the Universe Podcast with Brendan Drachler (Finding the Origin of Dogs)

The Russell Scott Show with Russell Scott (The Secret Origin of Dogs)

The Pack Animal Podcast with David Kurlander (The Origin of Bonds)

Where Did the Road Go with Seriah Azkath (The Origin of Dogs)



