Mammal
Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris
This is a dog. Dogs are friendly pets that say woof!
Quick facts
- Weight
- 1–70 kg (2.2–154 lb)
- Food
- Eats plants and meat
- Awake
- Active by day
- In the wild
- Domestic animal
- They live with people, on farms and in homes.
All about the Dog
Dogs are loyal animals that have lived with people for more than 12,000 years. They come in many shapes and sizes, from tiny Chihuahuas to giant Irish wolfhounds. Dogs talk to us and to each other with barks, growls and body language.
Fun facts
One star is easy, three stars are for big explorers.
- Easy
When a dog barks, it can mean "Let's play!"
- Medium
Dogs have lived with people for more than 12,000 years.
- Medium
A mother dog usually has 3 to 9 puppies at a time.
- Hard
Pet dogs belong to the same species as the gray wolf.
- Hard
Puppies are born after about 63 days and drink their mom's milk until they are 8 to 10 weeks old.
Where does it live?
The Dog lives with people, so you can find it in the coloured places and many more.
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- North America
- South America
- Oceania
Play and learn
Games with this animal and its friends.
