Oldest Dog DNA Ever Found Reveals How Ancient Our Friendship Really Is

Research studies sequenced genomes from archaeological dog remains genomes sequenced from archaeological remains.

Pinarbasi puppy had the oldest-known canine DNA dated to about 15,800 years ago found in a skull fragment from Pinarbasi, Turkey.

Previous record oldest-known dog DNA before this discovery dated to 10,900 years ago previous oldest-known dog DNA dated to 10,900 years ago.

Southwest England specimen contained dog DNA dated to about 14,300 years ago genetic evidence from southwest England dated to 14,300 years ago.

Genomic comparison compared genomes of 216 dog and wolf remains from Europe comparison used 216 dog and wolf remains from across Europe.