Canis

Canis lupus
Canis rufus
Canis latrans
Canis aureus
Canis adustus
Canis mesomelas
Canis simensis Canis is a genus that includes several species.

One species, the Wolf (Canis lupus) or Grey Wolf is thought to be the ancestor of the Domestic Dog (Canis lupus familiaris).

• Genus Canis
  • Wolf, Canis lupus
    • Domestic Dog, Canis lupus familiaris
    • Dingo, Canis lupus dingo
    • The other proposed subspecies can be found under Wolf.
  • Red Wolf, Canis rufus
  • Coyote, Canis latrans
  • Golden Jackal, Canis aureus
  • Side-striped Jackal , Canis adustus
  • Black-backed Jackal, Canis mesomelas
  • Ethiopian Wolf, Canis simensis
  • Dire Wolf, Canis dirus (extinct)