Canis lupus familiaris

Usage notes
Authorities disagree on whether to consider the domesticated dog a distinct species,, or a subspecies of the grey wolf; see.

Synonyms

 * , Canis canis, Canis aegyptius, Canis familiarus aegyptius, Canis melitaeus, Canis familiarus melitaeus, Canis molossus, Canis familiarus molossus, Canis saultor, Canis familiaris saultor - alternative taxonomic names of historical interest

Hypernyms

 * - family; - subfamily;  - tribe;  - genus;  - species