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How are dogs classified in the animal family Canidae?

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A Labradoodle dog runs energetically through grass with a stick in its mouth, ears flopping and tail raised. — dog A Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle, a mix intended to incorporate the Poodle's intelligence and low-shedding coat with a Lab's energy and determination.

Dogs are classified within the animal family Canidae, which belongs to the mammalian order Carnivora.12

Within this biological framework, the domestic dog is scientifically identified as Canis lupus familiaris, a subspecies of the gray wolf. The family Canidae includes approximately 36 living species, such as foxes, jackals, and other related canines. While the order Carnivora is characterized by species that are primarily meat eaters, members of the Canidae family exhibit a range of dietary habits, with some species being strictly carnivorous and others being omnivorous.2341