dogs

The domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a usually furry, carnivorous^[2][3][4] member of the canidae family. Domestic dogs are commonly known as “man’s best friend”. The dog was the first domesticated animal^[5][6] and has been widely kept as a working, hunting, and pet companion. It is estimated there are between 700 million and one billion domestic dogs, making them the most abundant member of order Carnivora.