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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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German Wirehaired Pointer

Animals; Dogs

A large breed of hunting dog developed in Germany, with a coarse, wiry coat.

Golden Retriever

Animals; Dogs

A retriever of a breed originating in Scotland, having a dense coat of golden hair with feathering at the neck, legs, and tail.

Gordon Setter

Animals; Dogs

A medium-sized hunting dog of a breed originating in Scotland, and having a silky black-and-tan coat.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Animals; Dogs

A breed of dog somewhat similar in appearance to a small Golden Retriever and originating in Canada. Bred originally to toll or lure ducks in the manner of a fox.

Old English Sheepdog

Animals; Dogs

An English breed of sturdy dog having a docked tail and a thick, shaggy, bluish-gray and white coat with fur that hangs over the eyes.

Papillon

Animals; Dogs

A breed of small dog related to the spaniel, having a long silky coat, a bushy tail that curves over its back, and large ears shaped like the wings of a butterfly.

Pekingese

Animals; Dogs

A breed of small dog developed in China, having a flat nose, a long-haired coat, short bowed forelegs, and a tail that curls over its back.

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