Dog

Dog

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

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  Dog

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  Dog hair

• 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)