We have an extraordinary relationship with dogs - closer than with
any other animal on the planet. But what makes the bond between us so
special?
Research into dogs is gaining momentum, and scientists are
investigating them like never before. From the latest fossil evidence,
to the sequencing of the canine genome, to cognitive experiments, dogs
are fast turning into the new chimps as a window into understanding
ourselves.
Where does this relationship come from? In Siberia, a unique
breeding experiment reveals the astonishing secret of how dogs evolved
from wolves. Swedish scientists demonstrate how the human/dog bond is
controlled by a powerful hormone also responsible for bonding mothers
to their babies.
Why are dogs so good at reading our emotions? Horizon meets Betsy,
reputedly the world's most intelligent dog, and compares her incredible
abilities to those of children. Man's best friend has recently gone one
step further - helping us identify genes responsible for causing human
diseases.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pssgh
might be worth a watch
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