Ancient Jawbone Rewrites Dog Domestication History: 15,000-Year-Old Friendship Revealed

• A jawbone found in a Somerset cave reveals dogs were domesticated 15,000 years ago in Britain, predating agriculture.
• DNA analysis shows this jaw belonged to one of the earliest known domesticated dogs, pushing back domestication by 5,000 years.
• The discovery highlights an incredibly deep bond between Stone Age humans and dogs, published in the journal Nature.
• Dogs evolved from gray wolves, gradually becoming companions for hunting, guarding, and tracking.
• Ancient dogs shared food with humans, and evidence suggests a single shared ancestor for today's pet dogs.