THe domestic dog is also a member of the Genus canis which forms part of the wolf liek canids is is also widely abundant terrestrial carnivore
How long have dogs been domesticated?
The dog was the first species that was domesticated and also selectively bred ove the millenia with regards to different sensory capabilities physical attributes and behaviors.
So, you are saying that humans were able to cause different breeds of dogs to have different, useful characteristics?
Dogs range in shape and size as well as colors.