The term K-9 originated in the military, making it one of those rare instances when military abbreviations actually make sense. K-9 stands for "canine" which is the common term for the canidae family (dogs, wolves, foxes, jackels, etc.)
2006-11-23 03:20:45
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answered by ratzerman 2
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K-9 is an abbreviation for Canine
2006-11-23 12:07:42
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answered by txagl 2
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K-9 is an abbreviation for canine.
2006-11-23 11:19:09
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answered by lickitysplit 4
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K-9 is for canine. It along with other terms such as canis (Latin). It is universally recognized as meaning dog in all cultures.
2006-11-23 12:32:17
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answered by Anonymous
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dogs,wolfs,foxes and coyotes come from the family canidae in the animal kingdom.People call them canine after their prominent canines ie teeth,hence the lot consisting of dogs ,wolfs,foxes,coyotes are known as canines now tagged
K-9 short for canine. cats are known as felines and bears come under ursidae.
2006-11-23 11:17:36
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answered by ezque_rage 2
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Canis lupus is latin for wolf and so we get canine meaning dog.
This is shortened to k-9 in modern vernacular.
2006-11-23 11:19:26
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answered by stevehart53 6
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Say "canine" out loud. Police officers shortened canine to K9 to refer to their four legged partners.
2006-11-23 11:26:50
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answered by bookmom 6
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it is short 4 canine
2006-11-23 12:13:01
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answered by M&M 2
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I always thought it was an abbreviation for the word "canine".
2006-11-23 11:15:24
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answered by lauras_jewels 2
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Kindergarten through 9th grade. (K-9)
2006-11-23 11:17:53
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answered by Justin H 2
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