Human–canine bond
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The human–canine bond is mainly rooted in the domestication of the dog from the wolf, which began occurring through their long-term association with hunter-gatherers more than 30,000 years ago. The ea
A two-year-old Laotian girl with her dog
A child pushing a dog in a carriage, early 20th century
Frederick II of Gonzaga petting a dog, by Titian in Portrait of Federico II Gonzaga (c. 1529)
Man with dog in India
Man's best friend
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"Man's best friend" is a common title given to domestic dogs, referring to their multi-millennia-long history of close relations, loyalty, friendship, and companionship with humans. The first recorded
Human–canine bond
…history, it is not necessarily always a positive one; dogs can be viewed in a negative light, depending on the region. For centuries, the phrase "man's best friend" has commonly been used to refer to dogs, as they were the first species and the only large carnivore to have been domesticated. This companionship is…
The dog is often called man's best friend.