I have two dogs. 
Really what kind? Dogs were first found buried next to humans almost 15,000 years ago! That's how long they've been man's best friend. I have one little rescue puppy.
Our dogs are mutts from the pound. I had no idea they were around that long ago. Did they help hunt as well as companionship?
was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes.
Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. They perform many roles for humans, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently
Human–canine bond
Human–canine bonding is the relationship between dogs and humans. This bond can be traced back at least 15,000 to 30,000 years ago to the Bonn-Oberkassel dog that was found buried with two humans. In the United States, over 48% of households have a pet dog. For centuries, dogs have been labeled as "man's best friend," offering love and loyalty to their human counterparts. This is evident in most homes where dogs are domesticated. Children and adults have cordial relationships