Wolves and Dogs: How are they similar? How do they differ?
Trait Wolf Domestic Dog
Similiar genetic make up Ancestral wolves Sharpei and Spitz breeds
Chromosomes pairs 39 39
Interbreeding Possibility Yes Yes
Species Canis Lupis Canis Familiaris
Socialization with humans Only for study Easily socialized
Living Arrangements Group living Group Living
Behaviors Dominant and subordinate Dominant and subordinate
(subordinate is predominant)
Sexual and Social Maturity Occur together Occur separately
Physical and Behavior Changes Adaptations for life in the wild Adaptations based on desirability to humans
Similiar genetic make up Ancestral wolves Sharpei and Spitz breeds
Chromosomes pairs 39 39
Interbreeding Possibility Yes Yes
Species Canis Lupis Canis Familiaris
Socialization with humans Only for study Easily socialized
Living Arrangements Group living Group Living
Behaviors Dominant and subordinate Dominant and subordinate
(subordinate is predominant)
Sexual and Social Maturity Occur together Occur separately
Physical and Behavior Changes Adaptations for life in the wild Adaptations based on desirability to humans