Canis familiaris (Domestic dog)
| Diet | Varies, omnivorous |
| Habitat | With humans worldwide |
| Description | Vary widely in appearance, size and skull shape. Usually smaller than a wolf. Dogs often have a higher forehead and shorter rostrum than wolves or coyotes. |
| Skull Characteristics | Postorbital process convex on dorsal surface, unlike foxes. Upper canines do not extend below mandibular mental foramina (unlike C. latrans, see previous slide). |
| Notes | Link to more species information:
Animal Diversity Web |