I'm not sure I understand what is being asked. The taxonomic name of the Canis genus is Canis.
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Canis is the genus name. Familiaris is the sub-species name. What is missing is the species name which is Lupus. Canis Lupus Familiaris is the scientific name for the domestic dog.
genus. The genus refers to a group of closely related species. In this case, Canis includes other species such as wolves and coyotes.
The scientific name for the domestic dog is Canis lupus familiaris.Canis is the genus, lupus the species, and familiaris the subspecies.Dog - Canis Lupus familiaris
The first part of a binomial name (scientific name) refers to the genus of an organism. For example, in the name "Canis lupus," Canis refers to the genus.
Dogs belong to the genus Canis, along with wolves, coyotes, and jackals. Their scientific name is Canis lupus familiaris.