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“Even a pet dog who’s never had to hunt for food, but always just had a bowl of kibble placed in front of her twice a day, still knows how to hunt,” she says. “Those instincts are still there.”
Dogs bred for extreme traits, such as short legs or long or large bodies, might not do well either, Pierce hypothesizes. For instance, it’s generally harder for short-legged dogs like dachshunds to run long distances. Plus, these extreme traits can eventually lead to genetic health issues like hip dysplasia and chronic pain, she says.
On the other hand, smaller dogs like Valerie could have more of an advantage in some settings, Pierce adds.
“They’re not going to be quite as visible and easy to spot for a predator,” she says. Plus, small dogs need fewer calories and could potentially survive on small insects like grasshoppers instead of relying on taking down larger prey, she explains.
In general, dogs also possess a few traits helpful to wilderness survival. For instance, they “can and will eat anything they can get their paws on,” Pierce notes. Plus, their behavior is flexible, making them more adaptable to new environments and situations.
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