FUNNY DOG DANCE WHILE MONKEYS ARE PRAYING IN THE STREET

Dogs were probably the first animals to be tamed. They accompanied humans for at least 20,000 years and perhaps as many as 40,000. Scientists generally agree that all dogs, domestic or wild, have a common ancestor, the wolf; at one time, grey wolves and dogs followed distinct evolutionary paths.

Dog breeds

Today, man has bred hundreds of different breeds of domestic dogs, some of which could never survive in the wild. Despite their many shapes and sizes, all domestic dogs, from Newfoundland to pugs, belong to the same species - Canis familiaris. Although they have domestic temperaments, the dogs are related to wolves, foxes, and jackals.
Similarities with wild relatives

Domestic puppies still share many behaviors with their wild relatives. Both defend their territory and mark it by urinating on trees, rocks, fence posts, and other appropriate sites. These stakes signal to other dogs that an animal is occupying their territory.

Many pet dogs also bury their bones or favorite toys for future use, just as their wild counterparts sometimes bury a killed animal to save the meat for later feasts.

Communication

Dogs communicate in many ways. The smell is one way, physical appearance is another. Body position, movement, and facial expression often convey a strong message. Many of these signals are recognizable even to humans, such as the wagging tail of a happy dog or the bare teeth of an angry or threatened animal. Vocally, dogs communicate through a cacophony of sounds including barking, growling, and whining.

Working dogs

Domestic dogs are more than companions; many earn their living by working hard. puppies herd livestock, help hunters, guardhouses, do police and rescue work. Some special animals even guide the blind, a poignant symbol of the dog's longstanding role as man's best friend.