Mammal
Dog
Humanity's oldest animal companion
Family Canidae
Canidae is a taxonomic family in the order Carnivora, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 10 of its members: Dog, Arctic Fox, Gray Wolf and 7 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Canidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Canis familiaris | 30 kg | 1 m | 48 km/h | 12 yrs | Asia, Europe | Domesticated |
| Arctic Fox Vulpes lagopus | 3.5 kg | 85 cm | 50 km/h | 6 yrs | North America, Europe, Asia | Least Concern |
| Gray Wolf Canis lupus | 60 kg | 1.6 m | 60 km/h | 13 yrs | North America, Europe, Asia | Least Concern |
| African Wild Dog Lycaon pictus | 25 kg | 1.1 m | 60 km/h | 11 yrs | Africa | Endangered |
| Fennec Fox Vulpes zerda | 1.2 kg | 40 cm | 32 km/h | 12 yrs | Africa | Least Concern |
| Dingo Canis familiaris dingo | 17 kg | 1.1 m | 60 km/h | 10 yrs | Oceania | Vulnerable |
| Red Fox Vulpes vulpes | 14 kg | 1.1 m | 50 km/h | 5 yrs | North America, Europe, Asia | Least Concern |
| Golden Jackal Canis aureus | 11 kg | 85 cm | 32 km/h | 13 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe | Least Concern |
| Coyote Canis latrans | 20 kg | 1.4 m | 64 km/h | 14 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Bat-eared Fox Otocyon megalotis | 4 kg | 75 cm | 50 km/h | 10 yrs | Africa | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
Profiles
Mammal
Arctic Fox
The white fox of the frozen tundra
Mammal
Gray Wolf
The ancestor of the domestic dog
Mammal
African Wild Dog
Africa's cooperative pack hunter
Mammal
Fennec Fox
The tiny desert fox with enormous ears
Mammal
Dingo
Australia's wild dog of the outback
Mammal
Red Fox
The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth
Mammal
Golden Jackal
The adaptable wild dog of Europe and Asia
Mammal
Coyote
North America's adaptable 'song dog'
Mammal
Bat-eared Fox
Huge-eared fox that listens for insects