Dogs are those furry, adorable little creatures who grab the attention of many animal lovers. They are very playful when they are puppies but mellow out as they get older. Dogs can become a life companion to those who feel lonely or distressed or those who feel happy or joyful.Dogs are also called canines and can be defined as domesticated carnivorous mammals that can be easily tamed and loved by many. Canines serve a part in society that is uncomparable to any other animal species. In “A History of Dogs in the Early Americas,” Marion Schwarts quotes Charles Darwin as saying, “Our domesticated dogs are descended from wolves and jackals and though they may not have lost in wariness and suspicion, yet they have progressed in certain moral qualities,
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He states “Dogs are gray wolves… the wide variety in their adult morphology probably results from the simple changes in developmental rate and timing”(Schwarts). After the conducted study, the analysis proved that “gray wolves and dogs vary by just 0.2 percent in their...DNA”(Schwarts). Being that dogs originated from wolves, this could determine their wild, hunting-like nature. Dogs are useful in human societies to help survive in the harsh terrains of the world. Originally, dogs were the “first animals to take up residence with people and… found in human societies all over the world”. Dogs were the only domesticated animals present in the majority of Native American groups and were used in their hunter-gatherer way of survival. “In Native American beliefs, dogs were part of the circle of life, death and rebirth” (Schwarts). Over time, dogs were used in many wars like World War I, World War II, the Spanish- Morocco War, and the Pearl Harbor. Through these events and life in general, how are dogs active in the life of …show more content…
The addiction to drugs and alcohol can be fatal and hurt family members around you. Why do it if you know it with hurt you and affect your life? People just stop caring and let themselves go by overdosing or become a continuous drunk. This can damage their body and their mindset. Dogs can change this and many characteristics. Law enforcement agencies like police departments and the United States Army use dogs as a source in their workforce. They are referred to as “K9’s” or Army Dogs. Thousands of years ago, ancient groups like “The Greeks, Persians, Babylonians and Assyrians used dogs for policing,” (Smith). Like hunting for criminals or food. Around the times of World War I and World War II, German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois were used and known for their size, intelligence, endurance, work ethic, and speed. These Breeds are a common breed found within the K9 group used by police and the US
He states “Dogs are gray wolves… the wide variety in their adult morphology probably results from the simple changes in developmental rate and timing”(Schwarts). After the conducted study, the analysis proved that “gray wolves and dogs vary by just 0.2 percent in their...DNA”(Schwarts). Being that dogs originated from wolves, this could determine their wild, hunting-like nature. Dogs are useful in human societies to help survive in the harsh terrains of the world. Originally, dogs were the “first animals to take up residence with people and… found in human societies all over the world”. Dogs were the only domesticated animals present in the majority of Native American groups and were used in their hunter-gatherer way of survival. “In Native American beliefs, dogs were part of the circle of life, death and rebirth” (Schwarts). Over time, dogs were used in many wars like World War I, World War II, the Spanish- Morocco War, and the Pearl Harbor. Through these events and life in general, how are dogs active in the life of …show more content…
The addiction to drugs and alcohol can be fatal and hurt family members around you. Why do it if you know it with hurt you and affect your life? People just stop caring and let themselves go by overdosing or become a continuous drunk. This can damage their body and their mindset. Dogs can change this and many characteristics. Law enforcement agencies like police departments and the United States Army use dogs as a source in their workforce. They are referred to as “K9’s” or Army Dogs. Thousands of years ago, ancient groups like “The Greeks, Persians, Babylonians and Assyrians used dogs for policing,” (Smith). Like hunting for criminals or food. Around the times of World War I and World War II, German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois were used and known for their size, intelligence, endurance, work ethic, and speed. These Breeds are a common breed found within the K9 group used by police and the US