Dog

Of canine, domestic animal, Canis and pack.   May also be referred to as Canis familiaris and domestic dog.

A member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night".

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  • working dog 15 facts

    Any of several breeds of usually large powerful dogs bred to work as draft animals and...

  • toy dog 7 facts

    Any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets.

  • hunting dog 6 facts

    A dog used in hunting game.

  • spitz 4 facts

    Any of various stocky heavy-coated breeds of dogs native to northern regions having pointed...

  • poodle 4 facts

    An intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old...

  • corgi 2 facts

    Either of two Welsh breeds of long-bodied short-legged dogs with erect ears and a fox-like...

  • cur 2 facts

    An inferior dog or one of mixed breed.

  • griffon 1 facts

    Breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded...

  • dalmatian 1 facts

    A large breed having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots; originated in Dal...

  • flag 0 facts

    A conspicuously marked or shaped tail.

  • Mexican hairless 0 facts

    Any of an old breed of small nearly hairless dogs of Mexico.

  • pooch 0 facts

    Informal terms for dogs.

  • lapdog 0 facts

    A dog small and tame enough to be held in the lap.

  • puppy 0 facts

    A young dog.

  • basenji 0 facts

    Small smooth-haired breed of African origin having a tightly curled tail and the inability...

  • pug 0 facts

    Small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat...

  • Leonberg 0 facts

    A large dog (usually with a golden coat) produced by crossing a St Bernard and a Newfo...

  • Newfoundland 0 facts

    A breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent...

  • Great Pyrenees 0 facts

    Bred of large heavy-coated white dogs resembling the Newfoundland.