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Yes. Both bears and dogs are members of the Suborder Caniformia (sometimes known as Canoidea). However, at Caniformia, they diverge into Ursidae and Canidae.

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No, bears and dogs are in a different families. Bears belong to Ursidae and dogs to Canidae.

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No, but they are still related

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A dog. Bears are "caniforms."

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No, closest living relative is pinnipeds.

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