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Owning a Dog

How Dogs Became Our Companions No one is entirely sure how domesticated dogs came to be. However, what we do know is that thousands of years ago, primitive humans developed some sort of working relationship with wolves. These wolves were eventually domesticated and have been gradually bred into the variety of canines that we currently see today. Dogs fall into a number of different categories, from working, herding, and guard dogs to “just” companions. No matter what their original purpose was intended to be, for most people, they have become loyal companions and family members. The Benefits of Owning a Dog From the beginning, dogs have been labeled as man’s best friend. While their origins were as guard dogs and hunting dogs, they quickly became our loyal friends. Throughout the ages, our canine companions have been there for us. In recent years, scientists and

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