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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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Brindle

Animals; Dogs

A marking pattern used to describe many breeds, usually in conjunction with another color. Layering of black hairs in regions of lighter colour (usually, fawn, brown, or gray) producing a ...

Reward

Animals; Dogs

To give a dog a treat for a correct response while he's still in the desired position.

Briard

Animals; Dogs

An ancient French breed of sturdily built, rough-coated dogs.

Harlequin

Animals; Dogs

Patched or pied coloration, usually black or grey on white. colour definitions may vary by breed. Always cheque the breed standard for the definitive colour description.

Retrieve

Animals; Dogs

Performance: A hunting term. The act of bringing game back to the handler. Obedience: An exercise in some obedience classes.

Harness

Animals; Dogs

A leather, nylon or cloth strap shaped around the shoulders and chest, with a ring at its top for the lead.

Flush

Animals; Dogs

To drive birds from cover, to force them to take flight; to spring.

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