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".
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".
It is text-speak for "canines" which is from the Latin word "canis", meaning "dog".
All dogs are canines. K9 refers to guide dogs, guard dogs, and police dogs.
All dogs from the Moloser family has the same size and dogs don't have fangs they have solid k9s.
If a dog-like animal is a canine then a cat-like animal is a feline.(Those words are taken from Latin, the original language used by the ancient Romans.)
Jogs for Dogs Running with the K9s The 4 Legged Strut Strut Your Mutt
That color is called brindle. You have to look for k9s to find about the prices or adopt one.
really sharp k9s
In a word, "Yes". One grape is not going to kill a medium-sized to large dog. Feed them as treats regularly and your either going to have huge Vet bills or bury your pet. DON'T feed dogs grapes. (Trained Helping / K9s / and War Dogs 30+ years).
yes it is, but be carful they can be very sharp
Man's best friend was in Vietnam; over 5,000 of them. 3,747 of whom were documented. Approximately 73 US servicemen assigned as dog handlers and 43 war dogs were killed in Vietnam. US military K9s were officially classified as military working dogs in Vietnam.
a pack of dogs is called a kennel
it's CANINE. get it right. they live however long they wanna live.
The same reason people are called adults and babies