Domestic Dog in natural habitat
Domesticated

Domestic Dog

Canis lupus familiaris

About

The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf and has been humans' companion for thousands of years. There are hundreds of different dog breeds, each with its own unique characteristics and abilities.

Habitat

Domestic - homes and urban areas worldwide

Diet

Omnivorous - primarily meat, but also grains and vegetables

In Pop Culture

Lassie

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Lassie is a fictional Rough Collie dog character that has been the subject of books, films, and television series.

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Fun Facts

  • Dogs have over 220 million smell receptors, compared to humans' 5 million.
  • They can understand up to 250 words and gestures.
  • Dogs sweat through their paw pads.

Conservation

StatusDomesticated

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