Dogs: A domesticated and loyal animal

Dogs are a domesticated species of mammal

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The scientific name for the domestic dog is Canis lupus familiaris.

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Dogs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with over 340 recognized breeds by the American Kennel Club.

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Dogs are descendants of wolves and have been selectively bred for specific traits

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and behaviors over thousands of years.

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Dogs have an excellent sense of smell, hearing, and vision, making them useful for hunting, herding, and as service animals.

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