Question

Why was dog the first animal to be domesticated?

Answer 1

The first holds that humans domesticated dogs for the first time in Europe more than 15,000 years ago. Opposing researchers believe the domestication happened approximately 12,500 years ago in Central Asia or China. The new study, published in the American journal Science, suggests both claims might carry weight.

Answer 2

Answer:

Dogs were originally domesticated to assist people in hunting. There are hundreds of domestic dog species today, but most are pets. Domestication is the process of adapting wild plants and animals for human use.