• Key Information

  • Dogs

  • Species
    Canis familiaris
  • Diet
    Carnivore
  • Length
    1 ft 2 in to 4ft
  • Height
    6 to 35 inches
  • Weight
    4 to 230 lb
  • Lifespan
    10 to 13 years
  • Classification
    Mammalia > Carnivora > Canidae
  • Conservation Status
    Not Threatened
  • Habitat
    Most places on Earth
  • Learning Point
  • The dog, is an animal closely connected to humans, having been pets, working dogs and companions in various ways. Dogs are similar to wolves, but are capable of being domesticated by humans.
  • Project
  • Draw your favorite breed of dog.
  • Location
  • Places
    Worldwide
  • Fun Facts
  • Dogs are found in almost every place on Earth and belong to one key group of canines, canis familiaris, from which we have about 450 breeds of dog.
  • Most dogs naturally have 26 vertebrae in their tails, but some with naturally short tails have as few as three.
  • The coats of dogs are either double where they have two layers of hair, one rougher and one more soft, or a single layer of fur or hair.
  • In 2013, the estimated global dog population was between 700 million and 987 million.
  • Puppies born at the same time are called a litter, and their father is a sire and their mother is a dam.