A domestic dog is a member of the genius  "canis which is  a part of the wolf like canids and is an abundant carnivore.
I'm not a huge fan of dogs. Change my mind!
The dog and the gray wolf are sista taxa and are modern wolves but not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated.
But why do humans like dogs so much?
The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over milennia for different behaviors and sensory capabilities.
You'd think they'd take care of the smell by now. What sorts of benefits are there for humans to own dogs?
THe influence dogs have on man have led them to be considered and called man's best friend.
Aw, that's nice. Are they ever dangerous though?
Dogs range is size and shape.
I guess the bigger ones are more dangerous?