Dog

Canis lupus familiaris

Explore the Dog (Canis lupus familiaris) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Dog is a domesticated and managed canid that lives with people in homes, farms, grasslands, and urban areas worldwide. It is kept as a companion and may assist with herding, guarding, hunting, service work, and detection; strong social communication supports its close relationship with people. Multiple breeds, varieties, strains, and managed lines exist.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Chordates › Mammals › Carnivorans › Canidae › Canis

Habitat and distribution

Habitat: homes, farms, grasslands, urban areas
Regions in this record: North America, Europe, Asia, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan

Conservation field in this record

Domesticated

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Dogs use their powerful sense of smell to learn about the world.