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The symbiotic relationship, such as between human and the ancestors of the dog, most likely is quite unique for dogs. Other types of animals may have been domesticated more forcefully. They were captured and put in an enclosure or tied up, at least during the night, and were only allowed out to graze or scavenge under supervision of a herdsman. Only those animals that were not aggressive, but also not too shy, managed to adapt to these new circumstances. So (mainly natural) selective breeding also in these cases was on temperament. In the table you will find a list of domestic animals with their ancestors and the approximate time and location of domestication. This is approximate, because especially for ancient times it is difficult to make an accurate estimate.

Table 1. List of domesticated animals in early times

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