Dog Domestication Timeline by GRACYN MEYER

11976-26976 BC (14,000-29,000 years ago)

gmeyer81916 — 2024-09-13 18:06:31 UTC

It is believed that dogs were domesticated somewhere in Europe or western Siberia between 14,000 to 29,000 years ago.

2018

ghertzke1633 — 2024-09-13 18:18:46 UTC

Worldwide the FCI lists 360 officially recognized breeds.

1942

gmeyer81916 — 2024-09-13 18:21:00 UTC

Dogs gained an official role in the U.S. military with the creation of the Army K-9 Corps in 1942.

1957

gmeyer81916 — 2024-09-13 18:22:31 UTC

The first animal to make an orbital spaceflight around the Earth was a dog Laika, aboard the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2 in 1957.

1916

gmeyer81916 — 2024-09-13 18:23:57 UTC

The first guide dog was issued in 1916 to a blinded veteran, Paul Feyen.

8,000 BC

ghertzke1633 — 2024-09-13 18:23:57 UTC

Dogs were selectively bred in order to produce the most efficient breed for work and labor purposes.

1853

ghertzke1633 — 2024-09-13 18:27:14 UTC

Dog fighting is created as a spectators event that brings viewers in and creates revenue based on bets on the dogs.

1878

gmeyer81916 — 2024-09-13 18:28:28 UTC

The 9 original charter breeds of the AKC are recognized in America for the first time. The breeds are the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Clumber Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, English Setter, Gordon Setter, Irish Setter, Irish Water Spaniel, Pointer, and Sussex Spaniel.

1899

gmeyer81916 — 2024-09-13 18:29:19 UTC

Dogs join the police force

1877

ghertzke1633 — 2024-09-13 18:29:40 UTC

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is created and held for the very first time.

3276 BC (5,300 years ago)

gmeyer81916 — 2024-09-13 18:30:31 UTC

Dogs get leashes and collars

1969

gmeyer81916 — 2024-09-13 18:35:52 UTC

America's first low-cost spaying and neutering clinic for animals opened in Los Angeles.