Dogs domesticated in Middle East, not Asia

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 17:21 in Paleontology & Archaeology

From French poodles to German shepherds, domestic dogs likely trace most of their ancestry to the Middle East, as opposed to East Asian origins suggested by previous research, a genetic study reported on Wednesday. Middle East - Asia - Warfare and Conflict - Business and Economy - Social Sciences

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