There are times when we look at our dogs and shake our heads, wondering, “Why do they do that?” It turns out, the answer often lies in their wild ancestry. Every domesticated dog - yes, even your couch-loving Labrador, shares deep roots with the grey wolf. That’s right, your furry companion is carrying around a little bit of the wild inside them every day.
Here are five amazing facts that show how close our dogs still are to their wolf ancestors:
1. 🧬 Common Ancestry
Dogs and wolves share a common ancestor and split just 35,000 years ago - a blink of an eye in evolutionary terms. Genetically, they’re nearly identical, sharing 99.8% of their DNA and even the same digestive system. That’s why feeding your dog like a wolf, with a diet that respects their biology, just makes sense.
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2. 🐾 Reverting to Hunting
If left to their own devices, domestic dogs will form packs and hunt, a behaviour almost identical to wolves. This deep-rooted instinct is part of why your dog might chase squirrels, bark at birds, or fiercely protect their favourite toy.
3. 🛏️ Spinning Before Sleeping
Ever wonder why your dog turns in circles before lying down? Just like wolves, they’re preparing a nesting spot - flattening grass, clearing bugs, and creating a cozy den. It’s one of those subtle signs that nature still lives in your dog’s every move.
4. 🐶 “You’re Home! You’re Home!”
When dogs jump up to greet you, it mirrors how wolf pups greet adult wolves returning from a hunt, often to beg for food. While you (hopefully!) won’t be regurgitating dinner, that eager welcome is your pup’s way of saying they’ve missed their pack leader.
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5. 🐺 Close Relations
Dogs are no longer just “man’s best friend”, they’re scientifically recognised as a subspecies of the Grey Wolf, officially called Canis lupus familiaris. So next time your dog howls at a siren or sniffs out a rabbit trail, just remember: they’re channeling their inner wolf.
Feed the Wolf Within 🐾
At Wolfworthy, we believe every dog deserves food that honours their ancestry - without the mess and fuss of raw. That’s why we created the dry food alternative to raw feeding that’s packed with benefits:
✅ Supports digestive health
✅ Pleases picky eaters
✅ Stress-free mealtimes
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