Pbs how dogs changed the world

By tinkering with its genetics, humans made the dog the most varied animal species on the planet - and also created a host of hereditary health problems. The second episode "Dogs by Design" tells of how "man's best friend" changed human society and how we in turn have radically transformed dogs.

Episode 1 Episode 2. Episode 1 - The Rise of the Dog This episode tells of how the domestication of dogs might have taken place, including the theory of biologist Raymond Coppinger that it was the animals themselves - and human trash - that inspired the transformation. Episode 2 - Dogs by Design This episode tells of how "man's best friend" changed human society and how we in turn have radically transformed dogs. Related Links Dog - wikipedia The domestic dog is a subspecies of the gray wolf Canis lupus , a member of the Canidae family of the mammalian order Carnivora.

Learn how the domestication of dogs might have taken place, including the theory of biologist Raymond Coppinger that it was the animals themselves - and human trash - that inspired the trans Read all Learn how the domestication of dogs might have taken place, including the theory of biologist Raymond Coppinger that it was the animals themselves - and human trash - that inspired the transformation.

The genetic analysis of Peter Savolainen of the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden has placed the origins of domesticated dogs - and those of the first dog - in Eas Read all. Sign In. Documentary Family. Director Corinna Faith. George Page Kathy Svitil uncredited. Top credits Director Corinna Faith. See more at IMDbPro. Photos Add Image. Learn how the domestication of dogs might have taken place, including the theory of biologist Raymond Coppinger that it was the animals themselves — and human trash — that inspired the transformation.

The genetic analysis of Peter Savolainen of the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden has placed the origins of domesticated dogs — and those of the first dog — in East Asia.

Over breeds of dog are recognized around the world, each unique for its personality, habits, and form. By tinkering with its genetics, humans made the dog the most varied animal species on the planet — and also created a host of hereditary health problems. Despite the plethora of new shapes and sizes, dogs have retained the instincts bred into their ancestors by thousands of years of work: the urge to herd or hunt, to dig and to guard.