We all know that our pups are the long lost relatives of ancient wolves. There are still a few breeds that even resemble their pack-hunting counterparts. Alaskan Malamutes and Huskies probably look the closest to the wolves that we have today!
Our dogs probably came from the outcast wolves who would follow the nomadic humans.
As ancient nomadic humans traveled in groups, they would leave scraps behind that animals would feed off. This caused rogue wolves to follow human packs at a distance. As we all got a bit more comfortable with each other, the wolves eventually started being raised by some early humans and the dog was born.
Occurring between 20-40,000 years ago, dogs are the first domesticated animal in history!
Dogs beat out cats, goats, sheep, and cows for the number one spot in our ancient history! Maybe that is why dogs fit so well within our societies and culture. We all love dogs, and dogs love us!
The question remains, is there any wolf left in my pup?
Well, there are always a few traits that might linger from before the domestication so long ago. Ellie, the pomeranian puppy, may be a hilariously cute example of that! This little puppy doesn’t look like one, but she tries to howl like one.
Ellie is a Pomeranian who reminds us of our doggy-friends history.
Ellie is enjoying some snuggles on the couch with her owner when something interesting happens. As her owner starts to play some noises on the laptop, Ellie changes a bit!
Not a “full-moon, twilight” kind of transformation, but a cute one nonetheless.
As Ellie’s mom plays some wolf-howling on her computer, Ellie starts to get excited! You see her little ears perk up and her whole body go a bit rigid. Something is going on!
Running to her bed, she cocks her head and gets in touch with her ancient roots.
As the howling continues, Ellie lifts her muzzle back and lets a howl rip! She looks like a fluffy wolf cub as she lets out a squeaky howl for the neighborhood to hear!
Howling is one of those habits that has stuck around for many dog breeds.
It is a form of communication that is still within the instincts of most dogs. The American Kennel Club lists some reasons a dog may howl as including:
- For attention
- To alert their owner to danger
- Make contact and acknowledge other dogs
- Response to high pitched noises or sounds
This pup just wanted to feel a part of her history of wilderness and freedom!
I think this is a cute example of the history of the little creatures we often keep in our homes. It is a funny thing how the dogs we have now are related to the wolves from ancient times. The little fluffballs often don’t resemble anything threatening or predatory.
Try it at home yourself!
If you want to see if your dog has some “wild” in it, get some speakers and play some wolf howling from YouTube! If your dog is feeling wolf-like, they may just join in the howling!
Check out the video below!
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