This study, which sheds light on when dogs were first domesticated, is largest to date. As per the study published in the journal PNAS, Central Asia is the place where canine origin took place. The question when dogs' domestication started is quite complex.

The researchers have used three types of DNA gathered from 161 breeds of 4,500 dogs. The researchers have also assessed the data on 549 village dogs, making up around 75% of total dog population, from 38 nations.

The research is having strong evidences that modern dogs have originated in places, which are now known as Nepal and Mongolia. Modern dogs have developed into canines in 15,000 years. The study researchers were confident enough to make this claim as DNA of dogs in areas like East Asia, India and Southwest Asia are quite genetically diverse.

Lead researcher Adam Boyko said that there has been a lot of debate on this topic as when it happened and why so. It was important to narrow down the topic to the level where a theory can be formed on what was going on.

Other scientists affirmed that the research paper has not included many locations. Boyko also agrees that more samples from more places will be needed to narrow down location. Researchers shared an interesting fact that dogs were the first human domesticated animals, but there were intentionally made what they are now, our furry friends.