Wolves vs. Dogs

the dog and the wolf

• dogs and wolves are actually the same species
• dogs and wolves both have 78 chromosomes 
• they are 99.8% genetically identical

Traits specific to wolves

• One trait that is specific to wolves is yellow eyes
• Wolves also have big heads

traits specific to dogs

• They have light colored nails as oppose to dark nails
• They have shorter snouts 

dogs

wolves

how are dogs and wolves related?

• Dogs and wolves are actually pretty much the same thing
• Dogs basically evolved from wolves

differences

• Wolves tend to have smaller eyes than dogs
• Most dogs tend to have shorter snouts
• Wolves ears are also pointed

how to tell if it's a dog or wolf

• A dog will have a short snout and big eyes 
• A wolf will have a big chest and bright yellow eyes
• And dogs will be wearing glasses

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