Brief History of Dogs, Humans, and Mushing Over thousands of years, humans (Homo sapiens) and dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) have evolved together, forming a unique bond that has shaped both species. This partnership originated from early interactions between ancestors such as Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) and wolves (Canis lupus).(Origin of Dogs) For many groups, including the Inuit, Athabaskans, and Iñupiat of the Arctic and subarctic, the relationship between humans and [...]