olf pups at play Think you know where dogs came from? How much they have in common with their ancestors? Or what they're really trying to tell you when they bark? Take this quiz and find out.
1. Dogs are descended mostly from wolves, jackals, and coyotes. This statement is True1! Or Is it False1?
2. The dog was the first animal to be domesticated by humans. This statement is True2! Or is it False2?
3. The dog was first domesticated in the early 1500s.This Statement is True3. Or is it False3!
4. There are about 40 species in the dog family, Canidae. This statement is True4. Or is it False4.
5. About 80 breeds of domesticated dogs exist today. This statement is True5. Or is it False5.
6. An adult dog and wolf of the same weight will have different-sized heads. This statement is True6. Or is it False6.
7. Dogs and wolves bark for some of the same reasons. This statement is True7. Or is it False7.
8. Dogs and wolves rely equally on visual communication. This statement is True8. Or is it False8.
9. Wolf hybrids must be licensed and vaccinated for rabies. This statement is True9. Or is it False9.
10. You can't teach an old dog new tricks. This statement is True10. Or is it False10.
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