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Dogs - Ray Coppinger

Dogs

By: Ray Coppinger

Paperback | 1 October 2002 | Edition Number 2

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Biologists, breeders and trainers, and champion sled dog racers, Raymond and Lorna Coppinger have more than four decades of experience with literally thousands of dogs. Offering a scientifically informed perspective on canines and their relations with humans, the Coppingers take a close look at eight different types of dogs—household, village, livestock guarding, herding, sled-pulling, pointing, retrieving, and hound. They argue that dogs did not evolve directly from wolves, nor were they trained by early humans; instead they domesticated themselves to exploit a new ecological niche: Mesolithic village dumps. Tracing the evolution of today's breeds from these village dogs, the Coppingers show how characteristic shapes and behaviors—from pointing and baying to the sleek shapes of running dogs—arise from both genetic heritage and the environments in which pups are raised.

For both dogs and humans to get the most out of each other, we need to understand and adapt to the biological needs and dispositions of our canine companions, just as they have to ours.
Industry Reviews
"Anyone with a dog should not be without this book." - Michael W. Fox, author of Understanding Your Dog and Beyond Evolution "Chock full of both scientific studies and personal experiences, this fast-paced, absorbing book deserves a wide audience." - Publishers Weekly "Dogs will be interesting to anyone who has ever wondered about the origin of their favorite mutt's species." - The Economist

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Non-FictionNature & The Natural WorldDomestic Animals & PetsDogs as PetsWildlife in GeneralScienceBiology, Life SciencesZoology & Animal Sciences

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