In English it is the smaller dog.
The nickname for Canis Minor is the "Little Dog." It is a small constellation in the northern sky, named for its resemblance to a dog. It is often seen chasing the larger constellation Canis Major, the "Big Dog."
Canis is a word for dog.
Canis Minor is a small constellation located in the northern hemisphere's celestial equator. Its most recognizable feature is the bright star Procyon, which is the brightest star in the constellation and gives Canis Minor its nickname "the Lesser Dog". The constellation is not very prominent and does not have many stars, making it less notable compared to other constellations.
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Sirius is the brightest star in the sky. It is in the constellation of Canis Major, visible in the northern hemisphere during the winter months. Canis Major is also known as the Big Dog, earning the star its nickname -- "the Dog Star."
Canis Major is a constilation. Cy canis majoris is a star.
The Latin name for the Dog is Canis Lupus.
Canis familiaris is the closest relative of Canis lupus.The Canis familiaris or dog is the closes relative to the Canis Lupus. The dog was reclassified from Canis Familiaris in 1993 by the Smithsonian Institute, it is now Canis Lupus Familiaris. The Timber Wolf, the Tundra Wolf and the dog, now all fall under the designation of Canis Lupus Familiaris.
I'm not sure I understand what is being asked. The taxonomic name of the Canis genus is Canis.
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Canis is the genus.
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