When I was in college, this was Canis lupus familiaris; now it is Canis familiaris. Same thing: the domestic dog (specifically a black Labrador). (I don’t have a lot of intellectual time to devote to arguing tiny aspects of semantics about exactly how species are related to one another. In ten years, she’ll be Canis…
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A Cavalier King Charles spaniel who came to visit for almost a month, along with his sister. Never have I witnessed so cute a nose. Cavalier spaniels are bred specifically for this soulful expression, and for a singular interest in human companionship. They are a surprisingly agile and versatile dog breed, suitable for lap cuddles…