A dog lying down on a striped cushion, taking a restful nap.
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Domestic Dog

Canis familiaris

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Distribution

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Quick facts

Group
Mammals
Family
Canidae
Size
15–80 cm (shoulder)
Weight
0.5–80 kg
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
10–13 yrs
Habitat
Homes, Urban, Farmland

About

The dog is a domesticated descendant of wolves. Also called the domestic dog, it was selectively bred during the Late Pleistocene by hunter-gatherers. Dogs and the modern gray wolf share a common ancestor.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), abridged.

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