K-9 came from the word canine, and canine is the scientific name for a dog.
Canine was shortened to K-9
K nine (or K9) is a phonetic abbreviation for the word "canine" meaning "dog". from the Latin "caninus" meaning "of the dog," itself being from the Latin "canis" meaning "dog"
The term "K9" is typically used in reference to police or military dogs, not guide dogs.Added:Actually, the term "K9" comes from the Latin word for dog, canine. I think it would be fine if you referred to a guide dog as a K9. But it would sound a little redundant.
Not quite the word is canine, but it is pronouced the same.
K6 is nothing. the abbreviation "K9" is a shortened form of the word "Canine", which is part of the species name of dogs. K?
pitbull is stronger than k9
K9 in america - usually refers to a working dog - such as a Police dog, or 'sniffer' dog. It's short for 'canine' - a general term for a dog.
"K-9" is a bastardization of "Canine". K-9 units usually consist of a Handler or dog trainer and a police dog.
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all dogs are considered canines or k9 as you put it