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dog O.E. docga, a late, rare word used of a powerful breed of canine. It forced out O.E. hund (the general Germanic and IE word; see canine) by 16c. and subsequently was picked up in many continental languages (cf. Fr. dogue, Dan. dogge), but the origin remains one of the great mysteries of English etymology.
Confidence votes 22. Yes, all domestic dogs belong to the same Species, which is Canines, Latin name being Canis familiaris. However dogs spread off into different breeds. All domestic dogs are canines, but not all canines are dogs: for example, wolves, dingo's, jackals.All of these animals are Canines, which means they all belong to the same genus Canis but not all of them are considered domestic dogs.The subdivisions of dogs are called BREEDS again all pitbulls are dogs, but not all dogs are pitbulls. Think of it that way and you'll never go wrong with species!ll of these animals are Canines, which means they all belong to the same genus Canis but not all of them are considered domestic dogs. The subdivisions of dogs are called BREEDS again all pitbulls are dogs, but not all dogs are pitbulls.