Dog
| Dog Temporal range: Late Pleistocene (c. 14,000 yrs B.P.) to present [1]
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Domesticated
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Family: | Canidae |
| Genus: | Canis |
| Species: | C. familiaris
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| Canis familiaris | |
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Dogs are mammals, usually kept as pets or for work on farms or the police. Some dogs are trained to be rescue dogs and join teams such as mountain rescue. They have been bred by humans from their ancestral wolves. They were the first animals to live with humans.[4]
There was a lot of variety among wolves in the Late Pleistocene.[1] The dingo is also a dog, but many dingos have become wild animals again and live in the wild, away from humans. (parts of Australia).
Today, some dogs are used as pets, and others are used to help humans do their work. They are popular pets because they are usually playful, friendly, loyal, and listen to humans. Thirty million dogs in the United States have been registered as pets.[5] Dogs eat both meat and vegetables, often mixed together and sold in stores as dog food. Dogs often have jobs including police dogs, army dogs, assistance dogs, fire dogs, messenger dogs, hunting dogs, herding dogs, or rescue dogs.
They are sometimes called "canines" from the Latin word for dog - canis. Wolves are also canids. A baby dog is called a pup or puppy. A dog is called a puppy until it is about one year old.[6]
Dogs are sometimes referred to as "man's best friend" because they are kept as domestic pets, are usually loyal, and like being around humans. Dogs like to be petted, but only when they can first see the petter's hand before petting; one should never pet a dog from behind.
August 26 is National Dog Day.[7] While March 26 is National Puppy Day.[8]
Appearance and behaviour[change | change source]
Dogs can smell and hear better than humans but cannot see well in color because they are color blind. Due to the anatomy of the eye, dogs can see better in low light than humans. They also have a wider field of vision.
Like wolves, wild dogs travel in groups called packs. Packs of dogs are listed by rank, and dogs with low rank will submit to other dogs with a higher rank. The highest ranked dog is called the alpha male. A dog in a group helps and cares for others. Domesticated dogs often view their owner as the alpha male.[9]
Dogs interact with each other and people through body postures, facial expressions, tail and ear positions, raising of hair or "hackles," sounds, and scents.[10]
Lifespan of dogs[change | change source]
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Different dog breeds have different lifespans. In general, smaller dogs live longer than bigger ones.[11] The size and the breed of the dog change how long the dog lives on average. Breeds such as the Dachshund usually live for fifteen years, Chihuahuas can reach age twenty. On the other hand, the Great Dane has an average lifespan of six to eight years; some Great Danes have lived for ten years. An American Bulldog lives for around 15 years. Bigger dogs will have smaller lives than smaller dogs because of the pressure on its heart to move around.[12]
Dogs and humans[change | change source]
Dogs are often called "man's best friend" because they fit in with human life. Man refers to humankind and not just guys (Old English). Dogs can serve people in many ways. For example, there are guard dogs, hunting dogs, herding dogs, guide dogs for blind people, and police dogs. There are also dogs that are trained to smell for diseases in the human body or to find bombs or illegal drugs. These dogs sometimes help police in airports or other areas. Sniffer dogs (usually beagles) are sometimes trained for this job. Dogs have even been sent by Russians into outer space, a few years before any human being. The first dog sent up was named Laika, but she died within a few hours.[13]
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A search and rescue dog searches for victims in the debris of a collapsed building in Tehran -
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Guard dogs in Cameroon
Dog breeds[change | change source]
- See also List of dog breeds.
There are at least 800 breeds (kinds) of dogs.[14] Dogs whose parents were the same breed will also be that breed: these dogs are called purebred or pure pedigree dogs. Dogs with parents from different breeds no longer belong to one breed: they are called mutts, mixed-breed dogs, hybrids, or mongrels. Some of the most popular breeds are sheepdogs, collies, poodles and retrievers. It is becoming popular to breed together two different breeds of dogs and call the new dog's breed a name that is a mixture of the parents' breeds' two names. A puppy with a poodle and a Pomeranian as parents might be called a Pomapoo.[15] Instead of being called mutts, these kinds of dogs are known as designer dog breeds. These dogs are normally used for prize shows and designer shows. They can be guiding dogs.[16]
Photo gallery[change | change source]
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References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Thalmann, Olaf; Perri, Angela R. (2018). "Paleogenomic Inferences of Dog Domestication". In Lindqvist, C.; Rajora, O. (eds.). Paleogenomics. Population Genomics. Springer, Cham. pp. 273–306. doi:10.1007/13836_2018_27. ISBN 978-3-030-04752-8.
- ↑ Linnæus, Carl (1758). Systema naturæ per regna tria naturæ, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species, cum characteribus, differentiis, synonymis, locis. Tomus I (in Latin) (10 ed.). Laurentius Salvius. pp. 38–40. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ↑ Wozencraft, W. C. (2005). "Order Carnivora". In Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 575–577. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494. Wilson, Don E.; Reeder, DeeAnn M. (2005). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. JHU Press. pp. 575–577. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0.
- ↑ Irving-Pease, Evan K.; Ryan, Hannah; Jamieson, Alexandra; Dimopoulos, Evangelos A.; Larson, Greger; Frantz, Laurent A.F. 2018. Paleogenomics of Animal Domestication. In Lindqvist, C.; Rajora, O. (eds) Paleogenomics. Population Genomics. Springer, Cham. pp. 225–272. doi:10.1007/13836_2018_55. ISBN 978-3-030-04752-8
- ↑ Gifford, Clive; Lisa Clayden (2002). Family Flip Quiz Geography. Miles Kelly Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84236-146-7.
- ↑ "When Does My Puppy Finish Growing? How Long Do Puppies Grow?". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
- ↑ National Dog Day | Celebrating Dogs
- ↑ "NATIONAL PUPPY DAY — March 23". 23 March 2023.
- ↑ Robbins, Nancy (2012-02-14). Domestic Cats: Their History, Breeds and Other Facts. Nancy Robbins. p. 52. ISBN 978-1-4700-7538-5.
- ↑ "MSD Veterinary Manual". MSD Veterinary Manual. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ↑ "Good Dogs Live Longer — ScienceNOW". Archived from the original on 2011-11-29. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
- ↑ "50 Fascinating Facts About Dogs". www.petassure.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ↑ "Why Are Dogs Man's Best Friend? The Unbreakable Bond Explained - Vet Advises". 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ↑ PhD, Caroline Coile (2024-03-20). "How Many Breeds of Dogs Are There in the World?". Reader's Digest. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ↑ "Dog, facts and photos". Animals. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ↑ "Dog Breeds - Types Of Dogs". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
