Key ways my domestic dog is not a wolf

We need to respect our pets as the canines they are. It’s also vital we recognize “being a canine” does not directly equal “being a modern wolf”.

While domestic dogs and their closest relatives do share many similarities, several things set them apart—and influence the way we live with them. Here’s a look at some key differences that affect how I think about my relationship with Scout.

Table of contents and TLDR Instagram post summary

This article dives into:

• Are dogs descended from wolves?

• Domestic dogs show paedomorphism and neotenization

• Dogs have far greater interspecies sociability than wolves

• Domestic dogs have specifically evolved to live with humans

The below Instagram post summarizes key points in a more visual format.

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