What is Canis? A Basic Definition

Canis \Ca"nis\ (k[a^]"n[i^]s), n.; pl. Canes (-n[=e]z). [L., a
  
         dog.] (Zool.)
   A genus of carnivorous mammals, of the
         family Canid[ae],
  
         including the dogs and wolves.
  
         [1913 Webster]

   Canis major [L., larger dog], a
         constellation to the
      southeast of Orion, containing
         Sirius or the Dog Star.

   Canis minor [L., smaller
         dog], a constellation to the east
      of Orion,
         containing Procyon, a star of the first
      magnitude.
 
             [1913 Webster]

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Off-site Canis Links, User Submitted

The following links have been collected through user bookmark submission in the Canis category. Please note, because these resources are off-site we cannot guarantee the accuracy or quality of any information.

Mon Dec 1

• wolf in exclusion zone: photos of wolves in the Exclusion Zone that were taken via automatic photo shooting of animals

Tue Nov 25

• Canis - Comércio de Pindamonhangab a-SP: Canis - Comércio de Pindamonhangab a-SP

Sat Nov 15

• PROVET HEALTHCARE INFORMATION - Growth Plate Closure Times - Dogs

Fri Nov 14

• Pediatric Ultrasonograph y: Differentiatin g Acquired from Congenital Disease - Proceedings of Voorjaarsdagen - Amsterdam, 2007
• Terra Canis Hundefutter.

Thu Nov 13

• Wolf Country, information and education site about wolves

Mon Nov 10

• The Royal Canin Weight Management Clinic: The Royal Canin Weight Management Clinic is based at the University of Liverpool Small Animal Hopsital, and is a brand new referral service for pets. Our aims are to treat overweight pets, and to learn more about the causes of obesity in cats and dogs.

Tue Oct 28

• Canis nettbutikk - alt til hunden!

Fri Oct 24

• Canais na web: canais de TV na web

Wed Oct 22

• PLoS ONE: Hybridization among Three Native North American Canis Species in a Region of Natural Sympatry

Sun Sep 14

• Cani - Inciclopedia, la enciclopedia libre de contenido

Sat Sep 13

• Bulli FORUM - Etusivu

Fri Sep 5

• E Bullterriers: E Bull Terriers is the first and only Monthly Internet magazine featuring Bull Terriers. E Bull Terriers Bull Terrier magazine

Sun Aug 31

• White Wolf Sanctuary, a central Oregon Coast travel destination

Thu Aug 28

• Il lupo in Svizzera, UFAFP

Off-site Canis Research Links

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