The fact that dogs are essentially wolf hybrids is well known.
It might be challenging to trace the origins of a dog due to the fact that there are hundreds of breeds today.
Our best guesses regarding the origins of some of the most common dog breeds are presented below.
The Labrador retriever has a reputation for being a calm dog that is adept at playing in the water.
The first known examples of this breed arrived in Newfoundland in the 18th century, brought to by colonists from Britain, Portugal, Spain, and France.
The St. John's dog breed originated from a cross between these animals and native dogs.
Ships carrying these new canines allowed them to show off their swimming abilities as they were carried to Poole, England.