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That is usually a "police dog" term, but it is derived from the word "Canine", which is what dogs are.
Scientifically, they belong to a group of animals called canids or canidae. A single animal out of this group is called a canine.
So, canine can be shorted to K9. Maybe because it looks "cool", mabe because it's sometimes practical. Just like some people write "before" as "B4".
"Canine" or "K9" is another term to describe dogs. It's just a play on words.
Scientifically, they belong to a group of animals called canids or canidae. A single animal out of this group is called a canine.
The designation 'K-9' sounds the same as 'canine', and takes up less space.
Maybe because someone like how it looks, maybe because it's sometimes practical. Just like some people write "before" as "B4".
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∙ 14y agoIt is text-speak for "canines" which is from the Latin word "canis", meaning "dog".
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