answersLogoWhite

0

How did an animal get the name of dog?

Updated: 8/21/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

Best Answer

The word has been traced back to the Old English word docga, but professional etymologists have been unable to trace the word any farther than that.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How did an animal get the name of dog?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Whats mileys favorite animal?

dog is her favourite animal! and she have a dog whos name is Sophie! enjoy :)


What type of animal is Wildmutt?

not an animal an alien but by the name, probably a dog


What was the name of the first animal launched into orbit?

The name of the first animal into space (which was a dog) was Laika.


What animal name starts with d in Texas?

Dog


What is another name for a dog-like animal?

A canine


What is the name of a wild animal like a dog?

ahener


What is the name of huge animal with a trunk?

dog


What is 1and 2 syllable an animals?

A one syllable animal name is dog. A two syllable animal name is tiger.


Who are Selena Gomez's animal?

Selena's dog's name are Chip, Willy, Fina and Wallace. She adopted her dog named Chip from an animal shelter


What type of animal did snickers name their chocolate bar after?

dog


What is Latin for dog?

The Latin name for the Dog is Canis Lupus.


What is Taylor Lautners fav animal?

Taylor Lautner's favorite animal is a dog Isn't Tayor Hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!