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Dogs may have domesticated themselves because they really liked snacks, model suggests (www.livescience.com)

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[–] [email protected] 38 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

If huskies being the closest breed of domestic dog to an undomesticated wolf is any indication: I totally believe it. Those dogs will do literally anything for a tasty treat. And so would I, for that matter.

"What would you do for a Klondike bar?"

"I have killed and would kill again."

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago

Ironic actually because as I understand it, and I am far from an expert, huskies are on the lower side of the food motivated scale when it comes to dog breeds.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Krapolis is a meh show, but I watched it all for Matt Berry and Richard (won't even try to spell, Moss from IT Crowd)...

But their episode on the domestication of wolves was amazing.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TM1DKaHPOQs

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I'm having issues seeing the text.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

At least you can watch it. I have Not Available in your Country

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

I won't claim it's a good show, but I love Krapopolis!

And it's Richard Ayoade, for reference.