Dogs: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior and Evolution
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Book Overview Biologists, breeders and trainers, and champion sled dog racers, Raymond and Lorna Coppinger have more than four decades of experience wi...
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.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 352 | Language: English | Publisher: UNIV OF CHICAGO PR | ISBN: 0226115631
FormatPaperback
Pages352
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0226115631
EAN9780226115634
PublisherUNIV OF CHICAGO PR
Publication Date2002-10-15
Edition2
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight1.08 Pounds
Length9.14 Inches
Width6.34 Inches
Height0.94 Inches
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