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UKDomestic dog
/dəmˈɛstɪk dˈɒɡ/
/dəmˈɛstɪk dˈɑːɡ/Domestic dog
[NOUN]1
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
Examples
1. Competition for game, livestock depredations, habitat loss and disease transference from domestic dogs has led to huge declines in wild dog populations.
2. See, the domestic dogs we see today, from the smallest poodle to the largest Great Dane, are all descended from a common ancestor shared with wolves.
3. These animals include wolves, domestic dogs, polar and American black bears, as well as raccoons.
4. The Rottweiler is a large, domestic dog.
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