canid

Lupine family member

A canid is any member of the dog family, Canidae—wolves, foxes, jackals, coyotes, and domestic dogs.

The term appears in zoological and scientific contexts: Canids are found on every continent except Antarctica.

The adjective canine covers the same territory but extends to informal use; canid stays technical.

species

wolf

Wild pack canine

  • foxCunning wild canine
  • coyoteWild North American canid
  • jackalWild African dog

dingo · dhole · African wild dog · fennec · raccoon dog · gray wolf · red fox · arctic fox · kit fox · lobo

behavior

pack

Group or compress

  • howlProlonged mournful cry
  • barkSharp canine vocalization
  • huntPursuit of quarry

scavenge · territory · den · pup · alpha · social · nocturnal · tracking · scent marking · prey drive

taxonomy

Canidae

Taxonomic family of dogs

  • carnivoreCreature eating only animals
  • mammalWarm-blooded, milk-producing animal
  • genusTaxonomic rank above species

phylogeny · subspecies · classification · evolution · ancestor · lineage · clade · divergence · speciation · morphology

domestic

dog

Domesticated barking mammal

mastiff · greyhound · husky · pug · bulldog · retriever · spaniel · beagle · collie · poodle

anatomy

muzzle

Animal's nose area

  • snoutBeast's protruding face
  • pawsAnimal feet
  • tailRear animal appendage

fur · coat · ears · whiskers · claws · dewclaw · carnassial · jaw · leg · hindquarters

Opposites
mammalian carnivore family

canidfelid

Cat family animal

feline · cat · big cat · mongoose · hyena

prey vs predator

canidungulate

Mammal with hooves

herbivore · deer · lagomorph · rabbit · rodent

Phrases
Family

candid, candidate, canine, canary, candidates, candidacy, candidature, canines, canids

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