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Dogs: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior and Evolution
Biologists, breeders and trainers, and champion sled dog racers, Raymond and Lorna Coppinger have more than four decades of experience with literally thousands of dogs. Offering a scientifically informed perspective on canines and their relations with humans, the Coppingers take a close look at eight different types of dogs-household, village, livestock guarding, herding, sled-pulling, pointing, retrieving, and hound. They argue that dogs did not evolve directly from wolves, nor were they trained by early humans; instead they domesticated themselves to exploit a new ecological niche: Mesolithic village dumps. Tracing the evolution of today's breeds from these village dogs, the Coppingers show how characteristic shapes and behaviors-from pointing and baying to the sleek shapes of running dogs-arise from both genetic heritage and the environments in which pups are raised.
For both dogs and humans to get the most out of each other, we need to understand and adapt to the biological needs and dispositions of our canine companions, just as they have to ours.
Book Details
- Publisher: University of Chicago Press
- Publish Date: Oct 1st, 2002
- Pages: 352
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - 0002
- Dimensions: 9.14in - 6.34in - 0.94in - 1.08lb
- EAN: 9780226115634
- Categories: • Dogs - General• Animals - General
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About the Author
Coppinger, Raymond: - Raymond Coppinger was professor emeritus of biology at Hampshire College. His books include Dogs: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior, and Evolution, also published by the University of Chicago Press.
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Praise for this book
"Dogs will be interesting to anyone who has ever wondered about the origin of their favorite mutt's species."-- "The Economist"
"In the managed evolution of dogs, which has produced a remarkable range of working and hunting breeds, the writers perceive both environmental and genetic factors. Through these new perceptions regarding the mechanics and tenacity of inbred and enhanced behavioral traits, humans can better understand the primal biological motivations of their canine companions. Chock full of both scientific studies and personal experiences, this fast-paced, absorbing book deserves a wide audience."-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)"
"Anyone with a dog should not be without this book."--Michael W. Fox, author of "Understanding Your Dog" and "Beyond Evolution"