 DOG FAMILY, carnivorous mammals of the family Canidae. The 38 species of this family include wolf, coyote, jackal, fox, zorro, dingo, dhole, and domestic dog. Click here for "Dog Family" in the Encyclopedia. DOG, DOMESTIC, carnivorous mammal, one of the 38 species of the dog family (q.v.). Canis familiaris, generally considered the first domesticated animal, has coexisted with human beings as a working partner and household pet in all eras and cultures since the days of the cave dwellers. Click here for "Domestic Dogs" in the Encyclopedia.  Site Index
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