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  • Canine science
  • Evolutionary biology
  • Animal behavior

Background:

  • Research on domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) is common due to the ease of studying owned pets.
  • However, these pet dogs, termed NATIVE (neutered, alimented, trained, isolated, vaccinated, engineered), possess distinct genotypes and live in environments unlike those of ancestral or free-ranging dog populations.
  • This presents a bias in understanding the broader evolutionary trajectory of dogs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the differences between NATIVE dogs and dogs in more naturalistic settings.
  • To advocate for studying dogs in environments that better reflect historical and prehistoric canine living conditions.
  • To provide a more holistic perspective on dog evolution.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of NATIVE dogs versus dogs in diverse human-associated environments.
  • Literature review on canine evolution and domestication.
  • Conceptual framework for studying dogs in settings that mimic ancestral conditions.

Main Results:

  • NATIVE dogs are characterized by specific interventions (neutering, controlled feeding, training, isolation, vaccination, genetic engineering).
  • These characteristics create a significant divergence from dogs that evolved alongside various human communities.
  • The typical research subjects do not represent the full spectrum of canine adaptation.

Conclusions:

  • The common study of NATIVE dogs may limit our understanding of overall dog evolution.
  • Further research incorporating dogs from environments that mirror ancestral settings is crucial.
  • A broader approach is needed for a comprehensive view of canine adaptation and diversification.