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Dogs Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Genus: Canis Species: C. lupus Subspecies: C. l. familiaris Back to Animals The dog is probably the most popular pet in the world (cat lover's will argue for cats). Dogs have long played an important role in the lives of humans. It's thought that dogs have been pets for thousands of years. Dogs are often called Man's Best Friend. This is because dogs help man out in so many ways. There are lots of breeds and types of dogs. Dogs vary in size from very small (just a couple of inches tall) to very large (three feet tall). Some breeds of dogs are considered better for indoor or outdoor pets and some breeds are considered working dogs. Jobs that dogs perform vary from hunting, to police work, to rescue work, to seeing eye dogs for the blind. Dog's intelligence coupled with their willingness to be trained, makes them a great companion and work animal. Dogs are mammals. Different breeds have different characteristics and skills, but most dogs have large teeth, can run fast and jump, walk on their toes, and have strong muscles. Dogs have very good senses. They have an excellent sense of smell which has made dogs good at tracking as well as sniffing out illegal items like drugs or bombs. Some dogs are specifically bred to increase their sense of smell. Dogs also have a grate field of vision allowing them to see almost in a complete circle. Dogs hearing is very sensitive as well and has a large frequency range. This allows dogs to hear sounds that are much higher than humans. This allows for a dog whistle that dogs can hear but humans can't. It also enables dogs to be good guard dogs. Dogs can be great pets for kids. The key is to train both the dog and the child. Kids must learn how to treat a dog so the dog will not retaliate. There are many expert trainers who can help you choose the right dog for your family as well as help train your dog and children how to behave. Fun Facts About Dogs For more about Dogs: Labrador Retrievers - Learn about the worlds most popular Dog breed. Dogs - Encyclopedia Junior - All sorts of info on Dogs. Back to Animals

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