Dog Origins May Lie in Ancient Japan

Our furry companions, dogs, have a long and fascinating history intertwined with humans.

We all recognize the common narrative — their ancestors were grey wolves who gradually transitioned into domesticated dogs. But the story behind this transformation goes deeper than that. The prevailing theory placed the origin of dog domestication with Eurasian wolves. However, a recent study [1] throws a curious twist into the mix, suggesting a possible Japanese wolf ancestry for our beloved canine friends.