A domestic dog is a member of the genius  "canis which is  a part of the wolf like canids and is an abundant carnivore.
I'm not a huge fan of dogs. Change my mind!
The dog and the gray wolf are sista taxa and are modern wolves but not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated.
But why do humans like dogs so much?
The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over milennia for different behaviors and sensory capabilities.
You'd think they'd take care of the smell by now. What sorts of benefits are there for humans to own dogs?
, aiding disabled people and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet of "man's best friend".
Terminology.
- The term "dog" typically is applied both to the species (or subspecies) as a whole, and any adult male member of the same.
- An adult female is a "bitch".
- An adult male capable of reproduction is a "stud".
- An adult female capable of reproduction is a "brood bitch",
Dog
The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" when considered a subspecies of the wolf or "Canis familiaris" when considered a distinct species) is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog