Abstract
The official names of the 136 dog breeds currently recognized by the American Kennel Club reflect the role of the canine in human civilization. Some names are exotic, but most are practical. Most names derive from sources pertaining to geography, appearance, and behavior.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3-28 |
Number of pages | 26 |
Journal | Names |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1995 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Demography
- Language and Linguistics
- Linguistics and Language