Bonn–Oberkassel dog

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/bonn-oberkassel-dog

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1. What is the scientific name?Canis lupus familiaris
2. What is the chronological placement?Late Paleolithic, approximately 14,000 years BP (Before Present) / c. 12,000 BCE
3. Why was the dog buried with humans?The burial suggests that people loved the dog and thought it should stay with them after death, showing deep friendship and possible spiritual beliefs.
4. How big was the Bonn–Oberkassel dog?Its shoulder height was about 40–50 cm and it weighed 13–18 kg, similar to small wolves or some modern sighthound breeds.

Late Paleolithic: The final period of the Old Stone Age, characterized by sophisticated tool technologies and early evidence of complex human behavior.
Canine Distemper: A highly contagious viral disease affecting the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of canids, often fatal without supportive care.
Magdalenian Culture: A European Upper Paleolithic archaeological culture known for its advanced flint and bone tools, cave art, and portable art.
Domestication: The process by which a population of animals is changed over generations to become domesticated, adapting to live with and be managed by humans.