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Number (N) of examined domestic dogs, grouped according to time periods (see text), and wolves.
| Groups | N (adult) | N (juvenile) |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestor | ||
| Wolf* | 24 | 15 |
| Archaeological dogs | ||
| Iron Age and Neolithic turbary dogs | 6 | — |
| Premodern dogs | ||
| Australian dingo* | 7 | 6 |
| Afghan hound* | 6 | 2 |
| Akita* | 11 | 4 |
| New Guinea singing dog | 8 | 1 |
| Pointing dog* | 4 | 4 |
| Modern breed | ||
| German shepherd* | 10 | 2 |
Groups and breeds which have been included into the trajectory analysis are indicated with asterisks.
