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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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Asthma

Animals; Dogs

A chronic respiratory disease, often arising from allergies, that is characterised by sudden recurring attacks of laboured breathing, chest constriction, and coughing.

Paper foot

Animals; Dogs

A flat foot devoid of arch to the toes.

Wicket

Animals; Dogs

Device used to measure the height of a dog at the withers.

Blue grey

Animals; Dogs

Colour definitions may vary by breed. Always cheque the breed standard for the definitive colour description.

Genes

Animals; Dogs

A hereditary unit consisting of a sequence of DNA that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and determines a particular characteristic in an organism. Genes undergo mutation when their DNA ...

Prong collar

Animals; Dogs

Collar used for training dogs. It has metal pieces on it that pinch a dog. It is against AKC rules to use this type of collar on the show grounds. Also called pinch collar.

Genetically linked defects

Animals; Dogs

Problems with health or temperament that are passed to offspring by their ancestors.

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