A Brief History of Dogs
Dogs were originally bred for specific func-
tions, such as guarding, herding, hauling, hunt-
ing, and so on. Before 1945, most dogs worked
for a living, and many still do. The popularity as
a household pet is a relatively recent phenom-
enon, fueled in part by the heroic exploits of the
dogs used in World War II as well as the fic-
tional Rin Tin Tin and Lassie. The upshot of this
popularity has been a demand for the family
dog who's easy to train, good with children, a
little bit protective, and relatively quiet.
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