Dog
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Description
Any of several hundred breeds of domesticated mammal of the canine family (Canidae). Dogs have been domesticated for over 14,000 years. They are naturally social animals and are highly trainable.
Synonyms and Related Terms
dogs (pl.); hund (Dan., Nor., Sven.); Haushund (Deut.); perro (esp.); chien (Fr.); cane (It.); hond (Ned.); pies domowy (Pol.); cão (Port.); câine (Rom.); dog hair
Additional Images
- For dog hair identification, see http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Category:FRIL:_Dog
Resources and Citations
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Dog." 26 Apr. 2004.
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog (Accessed Nov. 2, 2005)