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[–] hector@lemmy.today 2 points 1 day ago

Actually dogs are a distinct lineage that shares a common ancestor with wolves. Our pals are more closlely related to african painted dogs or India's endangered dhols. Maybe dingos count, idk if jackals are dogs actually, but I think that's about it for wild dogs left.