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Dogs That Changed the World: The Rise of the Dog

This film explores how the domestication of dogs might have taken place.

Aired 04/22/2007 | Expires 01/16/2034 | Rating NR

Dogs That Changed the World: The Rise of the Dog
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Dogs That Changed the World: The Rise of the Dog

Season 25 Episode 11 | 52m 59sVideo has Closed Captions

This film explores how the domestication of dogs might have taken place.

From the tiniest Chihuahua to the largest St. Bernard, all dogs claim the wolf as their ancestor. Using DNA analysis and other research, scientists have now pieced together the puzzle of canine evolution, creating a fascinating picture of some of the essential dogs vital to the canine population. Part one chronicles the evolution of dogs and how they infiltrated human society.

Aired 04/22/2007 | Expires 01/16/2034 | Rating NR

Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...

Nature

Dogs That Changed the World: The Rise of the Dog

Season 25 Episode 11 | 52m 59sVideo has Closed Captions

From the tiniest Chihuahua to the largest St. Bernard, all dogs claim the wolf as their ancestor. Using DNA analysis and other research, scientists have now pieced together the puzzle of canine evolution, creating a fascinating picture of some of the essential dogs vital to the canine population. Part one chronicles the evolution of dogs and how they infiltrated human society.

Aired 04/22/2007 | Expires 01/16/2034 | Rating NR

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