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Dog
Canis lupus familiaris
Farm Animal
least concern
Omnivore
Dogs are loyal, friendly pets that love to play and protect their families. They come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny Chihuahuas to giant Great Danes!
Habitat
Homes and farms worldwide
Fun Facts
- •Dogs can understand over 150 words!
- •A dog's nose print is unique, just like a human fingerprint.
- •Dogs dream just like humans do when they sleep.
- •A wagging tail doesn't always mean a dog is happy - it shows excitement!
Sounds
Dog barking sound
call
Source: animal-sounds.org
Classification
- kingdom
- Animalia
- phylum
- Chordata
- class
- Mammalia
- order
- Carnivora
- family
- Canidae
- genus
- Canis
- species
- lupus familiaris
Tags
pet
domesticated
loyal
playful