An interesting history of dog evolution, focusing on the genetic aspects of dogs and wolves. Sykes doesn't only deal with genetics, but also takes into account fossil evidence and zoological studies. The stucture of the book is a bit erratic, and the chapter of interviews with dog owners is rather out of place, but on the whole the book is interesting in terms of the origin and evolution of dogs and the various dog breeds. The book is written in a conversational style with minimal use of jargon. I just wish there had been more details to go with the science bits. ( )

How dogs evolved from wolves ( )