Dogs
Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris)
Dogs (ˈdɔɡz) are domesticated mammals, not natural wild animals. They were originally bred from wolves. They have been bred by humans for a long time, and were the first animals ever to be domesticated.
Etymology
The term "dog" is derived from the Old English word "docga," which originally meant a powerful breed of canine. The exact etymology is unknown, but it is believed to have roots in Old English, and possibly even earlier in Proto-Germanic languages.
Related Terms
- Canine: Pertaining to, or characteristic of a dog.
- Puppy: A young dog.
- Breed: A specific group of domestic animals having homogeneous appearance (phenotype), homogeneous behavior, and/or other characteristics that distinguish it from other organisms of the same species.
- Kennel: A shelter for a dog.
- Mammal: Any of various warm-blooded vertebrate animals of the class Mammalia, including humans, characterized by a covering of hair on the skin and, in the female, milk-producing mammary glands for nourishing the young.
Pronunciation
Dog: /dɔːɡ/
Categories
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dogs
- Wikipedia's article - Dogs
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