num_pages: 64
description: From prehistoric times to modern days, dogs have roamed the earth. The most common wild dog is the wolf--which is also the genetic ancestor of every kind of breed of man's best friend, the domesticated dog. Wild dogs live all over the world, from the dingoes of the outback to the jackals of Africa and the Middle East to the bush dogs of South America. Find out about their habits, their habitats, and some myths and legends about these sometimes endangered animals.
language: English
title: Wild Dogs: Past & Present
titlecomplete: Wild Dogs: Past & Present
genres: Animals, Picture Books, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 15
awards: awardedAt: 1136102400000
name: NCTE Orbis Pictus Award
publisher: Darby Creek Pub