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Dogs

Any member of the family Canidae of the order Carnivora. Includes the domestic dog, Canis familiaris, many wild dogs, foxes, fennecs, jackals and wolves.

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Borzoi

Animals; Dogs

Any of a breed of tall, slender dogs having a narrow, pointed head and a silky, predominantly white coat, originally developed in Russia for hunting wolves. Also called Russian wolfhound.

Caucasian Ovtcharka

Animals; Dogs

A large, strong breed originating in Caucasia and bred to protect livestock.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Animals; Dogs

An English toy spaniel with a curly, black and tan coat and long ears

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Animals; Dogs

A hunting dog of a breed developed in the United States, having a thick short wavy coat ranging from dark brown to tan in colour and known for its skill in retrieving game from water.

Bouvier des Flandres

Animals; Dogs

A breed of large, strong dogs developed in Belgium, having a rough, fawn to black coat and originally used for herding and guarding cattle.

Boxer

Animals; Dogs

A medium-sized, short-haired dog of a breed developed in Germany, having a brownish coat and a short, square-jawed muzzle.

Bulldog

Animals; Dogs

A breed of short-haired dog characterised by a large head, strong square jaws with dewlaps, and a stocky body. It was originally bred for bullbaiting.

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