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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Winging

Animals; Dogs

A gaiting fault where one or both front feet twist outward as the limbs swing forward.

Down-faced

Animals; Dogs

The muzzle inclining downwards from the skull to the tip of the nose.

Half-prick ear

Animals; Dogs

Also known as the semi-prick ear, ears carried erect with just the tips leaning forward.

Red sesame

Animals; Dogs

Red with a sparse black overlay (Shiba Inu). colour definitions may vary by breed. Always cheque the breed standard for the definitive colour description.

Breed rescue

Animals; Dogs

An organisation dedicated to finding good homes for unwanted or abandoned purebred dogs.

Registration papers

Animals; Dogs

Documents showing proof of registration, date of birth, parents, breeder and owner issued by a dog association for a particular dog.

Registries

Animals; Dogs

Organisations that keep official records on specific subjects. With respect to dogs, there are registries of purebred dogs for tracking lineage and health registries for rating certain health ...