Dogs and Americana

Published: October 15, 2007, 5:16 pm

Dogs are apart of Americana, you will find references to dogs though out the history of the U.S. Presidents have dogs, citizens have dogs, there are lots of dogs in America. Canis lupus familiaris. The dog is a domestic subspecies of the wolf, a mammal of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term encompasses both feral and pet variants. It is also sometimes used to describe wild canids of other subspecies or species. The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a North American dog breed recognized by the United Kennel Club. It is a terrier formerly known as a Type B or Short Legged Rat Terrier. Several independent organizations maintain Type B Rat Terrier registries and it is common to see the terms Type B Rat Terrier and Teddy Roosevelt Terrier applied to the same general dog type. When the types were separated, the new breed was named in honor of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt as it is believed that he owned this type of ratting terrier. Over time, the dog has developed

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