Canidae

Wolves have undergone an interesting history as they evolved from their tomarctus ancestor. A wolf is great at attacking its prey in a group by working together in a strategic way. They eat a variety of different animals, in rare occasions they have attacked and eaten moose. Wolves live in most wildlife places in different countries. Wolves are needed in many places to keep the number of different animals well tamed. Wolves are also the ancestor of all dogs. About wolves: Wolves are legendary…

Grey wolves can run at speeds of up to 37 mph. There structure and anatomy help them live and survive through their habitat. They are at the top of the food chain in the wild. The grey wolf has many characteristics, too. There structure and anatomy is different than other wolves. The gray wolf is also called the Timber wolf. They come in many colors including grey, black and white. Its length is 50-70 inches from nose to tail and 27-32 inches from shoulder to shoulder. It has 42…

The mexican gray wolf almost became extinct. “In 1976, the mexican wolf was placed on the Endangered Species List, making the recovery of the species a federal concern.” It is currently the most endangered species in North America. Not many people know this because almost every one of them are dead. Not too many people know that the mexican wolf has a legendary spine-tingling howl it uses it to communicate with other wolves. The mexican wolf may be found in the southern states with creamy black…

The history of dogs can be complex. This is mainly because almost all scientists say their hypotheses about the origin of dogs. One of the main hypotheses is that dogs came from domesticated wolves. The dog is so much like that of the wolf that some have even gone wild. But how far does the chain go back and what were the steps to having the dog? The chain has been traced back to the beginning of life with an animal called Miacid *Figure 2*. They were small, about the size of a gopher, to a…

Canis lupus familiaris (dogs) were likely the first animals to be domesticated by humans. Humans and dogs share a long intertwined history. DNA evidence suggests domestic dogs most likely diverged from wolves as long as 135,000 years ago (Udell and Wynne). The American Kennel Club (AKC), a registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States, recognizes 167 breeds. Being that dogs are one of the most common household pets owned by humans, it is important to understand their physiology for…

History of the Grey Wolf Historically, the range of the grey wolf was spread across the majority of North America but was hunted to extinction in the lower 48 states by 1974. The local extinction was caused by fear and the belief that wolves were causing losses to livestock across the United States. Reintroduction started in Yellowstone in 1995 and 1996 with an initial population of 66 wolves which has grown into a population of 1,000 in 2006. Wolves are social amongst themselves, but typically…

. I wasn 't a girly girl I 'm a tomboy no matter how much my mom wanted to change me. Every year in October we would go out of Michigan to Tennessee, where my grandpa lived and then we would go hunting, but this year was going to be different because this year I was going to get a dog to bring with me. “Please I really want one and I can take care of it.” ,I said My mom argued , “You can 't have a dog I won 't let you your not responsible and dogs mess up the house and they... take lots…

1. In the articles "How the Wolf Became the Dog" and "How the Dog Became Part of the Family" both by Sarah Albee and Lauren Tarshis. It talks about the strong relationship between man and man's best friend, how it all started, and to where we are today as loyal friends. In the article "How the Wolf Became the Dog" , it talks about how dogs are often in big historical events and have saved many important people's lives. In the article it says “Before forks, spoons,and napkins became common,…

IRISH TERRIER ORIGIN AND HISTORY The Irish terrier is one of the older terrier breeds. Its solid red coat and long, sleek body distinguish it from other terriers. Earlier Irish terriers were black and tan, grey and brindle with the solid reds appearing at the end of the 19th century. In 1879 Champions Erin and Kilney Boy appeared at a show in Glasgow and are considered the mother and father of the breed. During that era the Irish terrier was one of the most popular breeds both in England and…

How have the relationships between human and dogs changed over time? Humans started to realize that dogs make great pets. Dogs started out as wolves, but as time passed wolves started to become pets and humans began calling them dogs. Are dogs the perfect pets? Dogs are great, kind and loyal pets. In fact, many people say dogs are the best pets. Dogs keep people company, they keep people active, and they protect you from harm. No matter how hard I try I still keep coming back to the same…