Dogs, Wolves and FoxesCanidaeCanidae (dogs, wolves and foxes) is a family in the order Carnivora, containing 42 described species.Scientific classificationRankTaxonDomainEukaryotaKingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCarnivoraFamilyCanidaeGeneraVulpes12Canis8Lycalopex6Dusicyon2Lupulella2Nyctereutes2Urocyon2Aenocyon1Atelocynus1Cerdocyon1Chrysocyon1Cuon1Lycaon1Otocyon1Speothos1