The domestic dog is a term used for any of the several thousand breeds of dog –from the sweet-faced Labradors to the aggressive Pitbulls & Rottweilers. Because of their loyalty and devotion, domestic dogs are often kept as pets; however, many breeds can survive independently.
They have been domesticated since the start of civilization, dating back as far as 20,000+ years ago.
All dogs have descended from the wolf, yet, scientists are still trying to figure out which species gave rise to dogs. Although domesticated dogs are not vulnerable or threatened, some agencies are still trying to protect rare breeds from vanishing.
Distribution
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Asia
Oceania
Europe
North America
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Terrestrial / Aquatic
Altricial / Precocial
Polygamous / Monogamous
Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic
Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal
Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd
Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore
Migratory: Yes / No
Domesticated: Yes / No
Dangerous: Yes / No
