Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology Dog Canis simensis Canis adustus Canis familiaris Canis lupus Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Canis familiaris (or Canis lupus familiaris) is the scientific name for the domestic dog. Canis lupus refers to the gray wolf, while the other options refer to the Ethiopian wolf and side-striped jackal.