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'''Dogs''', also known by their scientific name ''Canis lupus familiaris'', colloquially known as "man's best friend",  are a mammal native to Earth and have a long history of domestication by humans. Often kept as personal companions by human owners, dogs also serve as patrols in the military<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]</ref>, tracking suspects and detecting illegal substances in police forces, etc.
 
Dogs were likely first domesticated by humans in East Asia, the lineage splitting from [[Wolves]] approximately 100,000 years ago. Since then, they have maintained close links with [[Humans]].
 
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==Related Links==
*[[Wolf]]
*[[The Dog]]
 
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