Humans have had a very large hand in this evolution.
Dogs are probably the most heavily bred animal in the last 300-400 years. Many (most?) breeds of dogs only exist because humans specifically bred for certain traits.
When breeding for behavioral traits, a dog with expressive eyes who can make humans feel a connection has gotta be a winner over ol wolf eyes over there.
Dogs are probably the most heavily bred animal in the last 300-400 years. Many (most?) breeds of dogs only exist because humans specifically bred for certain traits.
When breeding for behavioral traits, a dog with expressive eyes who can make humans feel a connection has gotta be a winner over ol wolf eyes over there.