Canis lupus familiaris(refer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog#Taxonomy_and_evolution)Stella
Canis lupis.
Canis familiaris is the scientific namethere are many common names:dogpuppymuthoundbasically anything you can call a dog
The Gray wolf is Canis Lupus. The red wolf is Canis Rufus.
Canis Lupus is the scientific name for the gray wolf.
Canis Lupus Familiaris
Grey Wolf Canis lupusRed Wolf Canis rufusBy wolf, you are probably referring to the Grey Wolf. There is also the critically endangered Red Wolf. Also, there are other species with the common name wolf, jackal or dog in the dog genus Canis.
The common name of a wolf is "wolf" :) The scientific name is Canis lupus.
Canis lupus familiaris
Canis familiaris is the scientific namethere are many common names:dogpuppymuthoundbasically anything you can call a dog
Scientific Name: Canis familaris
Canis is the genus name. Familiaris is the sub-species name. What is missing is the species name which is Lupus. Canis Lupus Familiaris is the scientific name for the domestic dog.