QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About the History of Dogs?

Was the dog the first animal to be domesticated by humans?

Retry Correct Incorrect Contrary to popular belief, the first animals to be domesticated were likely goats, followed closely by sheep. Dogs were eventually domesticated from gray wolves.

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Was the dog the first animal to be domesticated by humans?

• No, the first animals to be domesticated were wolves
• No, the first animals to be domesticated were deer
• Yes, the first animals to be domesticated were dogs
• No, the first animals to be domesticated were goats