Common Name: Dog

Scientific Name:Canis lupus familiaris

Basic Information about the Species:
Dogs are related to wolves. They are common aminals to be kept as pets and have been domesticated over thousands of years. Dogs have about 12 puppies in one sitting.

This image shows a poodle, just one breed of dog out of hundreds. The name poodle comes from the German word pudelhund, which means splashing dog.They are elegant in show ring and have taken top honors in many shows.

References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poodle