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Canis lupus familiaris, Print, The domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris when considered a subspecies of the wolf or Canis familiaris when considered a distinct species) is a member of the genus Canis (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes., 1700-1880
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1700-1880 Canis lupus familiaris Print domestic dog considered subspecies wolf Canis familiaris distinct species member genus Canis canines forms part wolf-like canids widely abundant terrestrial carnivore dog extant gray wolf sister taxa modern wolves closely related wolves first domesticated implies direct ancestor extinct first species domesticated selectively bred millennia various behaviors sensory capabilities physical attributes 1700-1880