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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsDogs: A New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior and Evolutionby Raymond Coppinger
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments: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. Synopsis:Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-337).
About the AuthorRaymond Coppinger is a professor of biology at Hampshire College. He is the author of Fishing Dogs and coauthor of Wheelchair Assistance Dogs. Lorna Coppinger is the award-winning author of The World of Sled Dogs. Together they founded Hampshire's Livestock Dog Project. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface: The Right Kind of Dog Introduction: Studying Dogs Part I. The Evolution of the Basic Dog: Commensalism Chapter 1. Wolves Evolve into Dogs Chapter 2. Village Dogs Chapter 3. Natural Breeds Part II. Working Dogs and People: Mutualism Chapter 4. Developmental Environments Chapter 5. The Physical Conformation of a Breed Chapter 6. Behavioral Conformation Part III. Are People the Dog's Best Friend? Parasitism, Amensalism, and Dulosis Chapter 7. Household Dogs Chapter 8. Assistance Dogs Part IV. The Tail Wags the Dog Chapter 9. What's in the Name Canis familiaris? Chapter 10. The Age of the Dog Chapter 11. Why Dogs Look the Way They Do Chapter 12. Conclusion Bibliography Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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