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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Backyard breeder

Animals; Dogs

A person who casually breeds purebred dogs with little or no regard to the breed standard, genetically linked defects or temperament.

Working group

Animals; Dogs

Group of dogs used to pull carts, guard property, and for search and rescue.

Nictitating membrane

Animals; Dogs

A transparent inner eyelid in birds, reptiles, and some mammals that closes to protect and moisten the eye. Also called third eyelid.

Underage sire

Animals; Dogs

Sire under seven months of age at the time of mating.

Underage dam

Animals; Dogs

Dam under eight months of age at the time of mating.

A grayish-brown colour that may be mixed with a few dark hairs (Great Pyrenees, Sealyham Terriers). colour definitions may vary by breed. Always cheque the breed standard for the definitive colour ...