Smithsonian Voices

From the Smithsonian Museums

All modern dogs are descended from a wolf species that when extinct around 15,000 years ago. Grey wolves, pictured here fighting for food with now extinct dire wolves (red), are dogs’ closest living relative. (Art by Mauricio Antón)

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Learn about how humans of the past helped build the bond between us and our favorite furry friends.

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