Dogs were the first domesticated animals to migrate with humans to the New World, shaping survival & adaptation. Their diets & behaviors reflect complex mutualism in northern latitudes. Featured in my new book: MIGRATIONS – Ancient Dogs of the Americas 📖 #DogsOfTheAmericas #BookRelease #book

Ancient American canids show no direct links to European breeds. They likely followed unique migration paths, forming symbiotic relationships with local human populations. #Migration #Mutualism #DogsInHistory #Anthropology

Some specimens, like the 36,500-year-old Goyet dog, are now seen as sister lineages to modern dogs. This proves domestication happened in different contexts across time & space. #Prehistory #Domestication #DogsAndHumans

These dogs resembled domestic lineages but didn’t match any modern clade. They represent a unique evolutionary diversity, distinct from today’s breeds. #DogOrigins #Genetics #Archaeology #Diversity

Recent research reveals fascinating insights into the first dogs in America. Genetic & morphological evidence shows ancient canids lived there 12,000–13,000 years ago. #AncientDogs #CanisFamiliaris #Evolution #Americas

From miniature companions to deer-hunting giants, Roman dogs embodied specialization and diversity.

👉 For a deeper journey, explore ROMA CANES MUNDI and discover the canine legacy from Kingdom to Empire.

Researchers classified Tac Gorsium’s dogs into five distinct groups:
1️⃣ Miniatures (22.8–34.2 cm)
2️⃣ Chondrodysplastic (34.9–42.5 cm)
3️⃣ Small Working Dogs (34.9–47.0 cm)
4️⃣ Medium Working Size (48.2–68.1 cm)
5️⃣ Giant Sighthounds (71+ cm)

Unlike pre-Roman Celtic Tené dogs (mostly small-to-medium sized), Roman occupation brought systematic breeding. Result? A stunning increase in size, proportions, and functional diversity. No traces of butchery were found — dogs were buried or disposed of respectfully. 🙏

Tac Gorsium (Herculia), founded between AD 46–49 and elevated to city status under Hadrian, became a hub of Roman life in Pannonia. In the 1980s, archaeozoologist S. Bokonyi uncovered a treasure: exceptionally preserved dog remains. 🐶✨

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The 'miracles' of AI: given a skeleton, information on muscle structure and fur, you can figure out what two dogs looked like 3,000 years ago.