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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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Pendant ears

Animals; Dogs

As seen in the Basset Hound, an ear with a long, hanging ear leather.

Wry mouth

Animals; Dogs

Asymmetrical alignment of upper and lower jaws; cross bite.

Non-sporting group

Animals; Dogs

Group of dogs that may share attributes, but don't fit into the mould of other groups.

Ears

Animals; Dogs

The auditory organ, consisting of three regions: inner ear, middle ear, and the most important pinna (or leather), which is supported by cartilage and which affects the expression of all breeds.

Norwegian elkhound

Animals; Dogs

A Scandinavian breed of hunting dog, having a compact body, heavy greyish coat, and a tail that curls over the back.

Undershot

Animals; Dogs

The front teeth (incisors) of the lower jaw overlapping or projecting beyond the front teeth of the upper jaw when the mouth is closed.

Barrel

Animals; Dogs

A rib region that is round in cross section.

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