Dogs

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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PennHIP

Animals; Dogs

A method, established in 1993, of evaluating hip dysplasia in dogs by calculating hip laxity; within-breed ratings are provided, permitting breeders to select dogs with the best (smallest laxity) ...

Pharaoh Hound

Animals; Dogs

A breed of sleek, swift-running hunting dog originating in Egypt and having a short, glossy, tan coat and large, pointed ears.

Pointer

Animals; Dogs

Breed of hunting dogs that point game, typically having a smooth, short-haired coat that is usually white with black or brownish spots.

Pomeranian

Animals; Dogs

A breed of small dogs having long silky hair, a foxlike face, pointed ears, and a hairy tail curling over the back.

Poodle

Animals; Dogs

A breed of dogs originally developed in Europe as hunting dogs, having thick curly hair of varying color, and classified by shoulder height into standard, miniature, and toy varieties.

Labrador Retriever

Animals; Dogs

A breed of dog originating in Newfoundland, having a short, yellow, black, or brown coat and a tapering tail and used in hunting to retrieve felled game.