3 Weird Things That Domestication Did to Dogs

The video explores the domestication of dogs, highlighting how they evolved from wolves. It discusses the physical and genetic changes that occurred, such as floppy ears and improved starch digestion. The video also examines the ancestral behaviors of dogs, like bone chewing, and how these traits have persisted despite changes in their physical capabilities.

What is one of the unexpected traits that emerged in dogs due to domestication?

• Floppy ears

• Sharper teeth

• Increased aggression

• Longer tails

According to the neural crest hypothesis, what change in early dogs might have contributed to their tameness?

• Larger adrenal glands

• Smaller adrenal glands

• Thicker fur

• Longer legs

What genetic adaptation helps dogs digest starch better than wolves?

• Stronger teeth

• Increased saliva production

• Three genetic variations

• Larger stomachs

How did the ability to digest starch likely benefit early domesticated dogs?

• It improved their sense of smell

• It allowed them to hunt better

• It helped them survive on human leftovers

• It made them more aggressive

Why do dogs take longer to chew bones compared to wolves?

• They have smaller jaws and a less powerful bite

• They prefer to savor their food

• They have more teeth

• They are less interested in bones