Why Are Dogs Also Called Canines?

19 December 2017, 16:04 | Updated: 19 December 2017, 16:10

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Mystery Hour Question

Why is a dog also described as a canine?

Ross, Chingford

Answer ** Definitive **

Name: James O'Brien

Qualification: Dog owner

Answer: Canine derives from Canis, the Latin word for dog.