{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Taxon",
  "slug": "dog",
  "name": "Dog",
  "scientificName": "Canis familiaris",
  "category": "Mammal",
  "summary": "The dog is a domesticated mammal and the most popular pet on Earth, descended from the gray wolf and bred into more than 340 recognized breeds. Dogs are prized for their loyalty, trainability, and bond with people, and most live around 10 to 13 years. They range in size from tiny Chihuahuas to giant Great Danes.",
  "conservationStatus": "Domesticated",
  "taxonomy": {
    "kingdom": "Animalia",
    "phylum": "Chordata",
    "class": "Mammalia",
    "order": "Carnivora",
    "family": "Canidae",
    "genus": "Canis"
  },
  "stats": {
    "weightKg": 30,
    "lengthM": 1,
    "topSpeedKmh": 48,
    "lifespanYears": 12
  },
  "facts": [
    {
      "label": "Scientific name",
      "value": "Canis familiaris"
    },
    {
      "label": "Diet",
      "value": "Omnivore"
    },
    {
      "label": "Habitat",
      "value": "Domesticated, worldwide alongside people"
    },
    {
      "label": "Lifespan",
      "value": "10–13 years (varies by breed)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Weight",
      "value": "2–90 kg (4–200 lb) depending on breed"
    },
    {
      "label": "Top speed",
      "value": "Up to 72 km/h (45 mph) in greyhounds"
    },
    {
      "label": "Conservation status",
      "value": "Domesticated"
    }
  ],
  "range": {
    "nativeRange": "Domesticated from wolves in Eurasia; now found worldwide alongside people.",
    "continents": [
      "Asia",
      "Europe"
    ]
  },
  "sources": [
    {
      "citation": "IUCN Red List — Canis familiaris.",
      "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Canis%20familiaris&searchType=species"
    },
    {
      "citation": "Animal Diversity Web — Canis familiaris. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology.",
      "url": "https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Canis_familiaris/"
    },
    {
      "citation": "Wikipedia — Dog.",
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canis_familiaris"
    }
  ],
  "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/dog/",
  "license": {
    "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0",
    "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/",
    "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/dog/",
    "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page."
  }
}