The Dogs of 8,000 B.C. Were Amazingly Diverse

A new study suggests that the remarkable diversity of modern dog breeds can be traced back to around 8,000 B.C., indicating that half of all canine variation existed approximately 10,000 years ago. This challenges the common belief that the variety of dog breeds emerged primarily during the Victorian era. The findings highlight the long history of canine domestication and variation, providing insights into the evolutionary development of dogs.