The domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris), is a subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus), a member of the Canidae family of the mammilian order Carnivora. The term "domestic dog" is generally used for both domesticated and feral varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in human history. The word "dog" may also mean the male of a canine species, ...
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Lower classifications:
- Beagle ,
- Labrador Retriever ,
- Coydog ,
- Sealyham Terrier ,
- English Cocker Spaniel ,
- Afghan Hound ,
- Azawakh ,
- Basset Hound ,
- German Coolies ,
- Shetland Sheepdog
Synonym scientific name:
- Canis lupus dingo ,
- Canis lupus familiaris ,
- Canis familiaris domesticus
Films On This Subject:
- Marmaduke ,
- Oliver & Company ,
- Bingo ,
- The Shaggy Dog ,
- Beethoven ,
- The Shaggy D.A. ,
- Cats & Dogs ,
- Santa Buddies ,
- The Plague Dogs ,
- Bolt
Also known as:
- mongrel,
- pup,
- cur,
- hound,
- puppy,
- canine,
- pooch,
- doggie,
- mutt,
- man's best friend
