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You have to decide if the domestic dog should be called "canis familiaris" (which means that the dog is an own species) or "canis lupus forma familiaris" (which means that the dog is a sub-species of the wolf)- "canis lupus familiaris" is wrong. If you want to call the dog "canis lupus familiaris", you have to add the expression "forma"; this would mean that the dog is the domestic form of the wolf. |
You have to decide if the domestic dog should be called "canis familiaris" (which means that the dog is an own species) or "canis lupus forma familiaris" (which means that the dog is a sub-species of the wolf)- "canis lupus familiaris" is wrong. If you want to call the dog "canis lupus familiaris", you have to add the expression "forma"; this would mean that the dog is the domestic form of the wolf. |
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=Need to fix origin of the domestic dog= |
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The version of evolution/ development of dog species and varieties contained in the "dog" article is factually incorrect. It is based on the earlier "Science" article that proposed multiple origins from wolves. That is now discredited by the same authors in their more recent "Science" article, as summarized in the version contained in the "origin of the domestic dog" article, which should be used instead of that currently in the "dog" article. [[User:OccDoc|OccDoc]] 23:08, 6 April 2007 (UTC) |
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== Corn and wheat == |
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I want to explain why I reverted the edit about corn and wheat, since the editor is concerned about why it was reverted before. The first reason is that I don't think it's necessary to say that corn and wheat aren't inherently toxic - I don't think that there is anyone confused by that. Second, I wouldn't consider [http://www.petyourdog.com/index.html Petyourdog] to be a [[WP:RS|reliable source]]. Third, the website [http://www.petyourdog.com/articles/food_recall.html seems to suggest] that feeding your dog food containing corn or wheat gluten is still a bad idea, so it doesn't support what the editor added. -[[User:Joelmills|Joelmills]] 16:51, 14 April 2007 (UTC) |
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== Physical characteristics - need hard numbers == |
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This section is vague and offers no hard number regarding the variety of dog shapes & sizes. Sizes and weights should be noted for the heaviest dog (343 lbs) and the lightest dog (27 oz) to back up the opening statement ("Modern dog breeds show more variation in size, appearance, and behavior than any other domestic animal.") I have found a current source which lists all of the record holders here: |
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"Biggest dog, smallest dog, shortest dog, tallest dog" |
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(Canine Nation. Apr 15, 2007) |
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http://dogsinthenews.com/stories/070415a.php |
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==DOG LAUGHTER== |
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Anyone object to replacing the caption on the photo in the Dog Laughter section? It is not very good at the moment. |
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[[User:66.19.242.87|66.19.242.87]] 10:46, 19 April 2007 (UTC) |
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:Changed it. Any suggestions on a better caption? -[[User:Joelmills|Joelmills]] 00:02, 24 April 2007 (UTC) |
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===Dog Death=== |
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I need to know how long dogs usually live. |
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[[User:66.19.242.87|66.19.242.87]] 10:46, 19 April 2007 (UTC) |
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:That varies dramatically by breed, as some have much shorter lives than others. You'd probably best consult the page of the specific breed for the average life-span of that specific breed. [[User:Warlordjohncarter|John Carter]] 16:08, 28 April 2007 (UTC) |
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:I looked at [[Dog#Lifespan_and_old_age]], which led me to [[Aging in dogs#Life_expectancy_by_breed]]. -- [[User:Wtmitchell|Boracay Bill]] 03:57, 29 April 2007 (UTC) |
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==Intelligence== |
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Intelligence section could benefit from some scientific and anecdotal examples. One very important and unique characteristic of Canis is its ability to process numbers. Please add that in Aug 2002 researchers determined that dogs have the innate ability to count, an ability which had hitherto been observed only in primates (see article published in New Scientist "Secret lives of dogs" 2002-Aug-03 http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg17523542.800-secret-lives-of-dogs.html). To back up this theoretical discovery, it would be nice to reference last month's news report of a dog in China who displays the ability to count, add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers up to 10 (see Canine Nation "Mutt does math" 2007-Apr-27 http://dogsinthenews.com/stories/070427a.php) |
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[[User:71.185.67.169|71.185.67.169]] 14:50, 1 May 2007 (UTC) |
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==2nd Paragraph Inadequate== |
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If you're going to mention the variance in dog sizes, use the correct examples and back them up with citations. The smallest dog (Chihuahua) is 6" long. The tallest dog is not an Irish Wolfhound; he's a Harlequin Great Dane (42" to shoulders). That would give the article a bit less ambiguity. Read up here: |
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http://dogsinthenews.com/stories/070415a.php |
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Dog Descent
Just Noticed That There is an interesting fact about dogs that hasnt been written, its the fact that according to new research that all dogs desend from the grey wolf - provided from natioanl geographic documentory animals in the womb.. Gleno101 01:07, 19 April 2007 (UTC)
- You didn't read as far as the first line of the article, then? -- Ian Dalziel 05:18, 19 April 2007 (UTC)
Dog communiation
The section on dog communication is longer than the Main Article it links to. What is there is mostly cc'ed. If there are no objections I will move the content to that article and leave a summary here. Robogun 01:01, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
- In relation to this, I've gone ahead and removed everything in that section except for the main article link. I don't think it's something that needs a consensus, but please do voice objection if you have them. Tockeg 22:22, 20 March 2007 (UTC)
Using Scent to mark territory
I didn't see ANYTHING in the article mentioning how dogs use scent to mark territory. 71.132.232.118 08:21, 11 February 2007 (UTC) Larry 10 FEB 2007 —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.132.232.118 (talk) 08:20, 11 February 2007 (UTC).
- yeah I had a quick scan and can't seem to find anything either. Something to add maybe... Think outside the box 12:26, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
articles needed
I am doing a science experiment about whether most dogs prefer to use their right or left paw to complete everyday tasks for school.I also have to write a research report.I could not find one article about dogs brains or their functions.Consider adding this kind of article. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 64.83.166.28 (talk) 01:32, 22 February 2007 (UTC).
Dogs
Why do pugs stick there tongues out all the time?
- This isn't a classroom or a blog about dogs, but see http://www.doctordog.com/drdognewsletter/tongue.html, http://www.springerlink.com/content/n3u34u4220384846/, etc.
Reproduction
Dogs dont reproduce "doggy-style". This is a dog trying to establish dominance. Dogs reproduce back-to-back. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 81.129.55.132 (talk) 13:41, 25 April 2007 (UTC).
Diet
do u have balls and brown eyes
need more info on its diet
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