This is an attempt to recreate the type of dog seen in our old painting above, but with a better temperament that more reflects the modern dog's nature. (thehappypuppysite.com)
Over time people began to breed these wolf - dogs selectively until they eventually created the diversity of dogs we see today. (animals.howstuffworks.com)
But the gorgeous dogs you see at dog shows got that way because of the work the owner put into the dog in maintaining the coat. (sibrescue.com)