cynology
Sign in to savethumb|A Golden Retriever Cynology (rarely kynology, ) is the study of matters related to canines or domestic dogs. In English, it is a term sometimes used to denote a serious zoological approach to the study of dogs as well as by writers on canine subjects, dog breeders, trainers and enthusiasts who study the dog informally.
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- Etymology
- Usage in English
- Famous Cynologists
- References
- External links
- Further reading
thumb|A Golden Retriever Cynology (rarely kynology, ) is the study of matters related to canines or domestic dogs. In English, it is a term sometimes used to denote a serious zoological approach to the study of dogs as well as by writers on canine subjects, dog breeders, trainers and enthusiasts who study the dog informally.
== Etymology == Cynology is a classical compound word (from Greek , , , , 'dog'; and , -logia) referring to the study of dogs. The word is not found in major English dictionaries and it is not a recognized study in English-speaking countries. Similar words are in other languages, such German and Dutch . is also the source of the English word cynic, and is directly related to canine and hound.