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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Puppy mills

Animals; Dogs

Term used to describe a facility that breeds purebred dogs for profit with no regard for the breed standard, temperament, genetically linked defects, socialisation or the dog's overall health and ...

Blunt muzzle

Animals; Dogs

A square muzzle typical of many breeds such as the Mastiff and Pointers.

Gestation period

Animals; Dogs

The time between mating and birth (it averages 63 days).

Purebred

Animals; Dogs

A dog whose sire and dam belong to the same breed and who are themselves of unmixed descent since recognition of the breed.

Parainfluenza

Animals; Dogs

In canines, a disease characterised by fever, vomiting and diarrhea.

Wild boar

Animals; Dogs

Usually used to describe Dachshunds, this colour is dull grey hairs intermingled with black hairs. colour definitions may vary by breed. Always cheque the breed standard for the definitive colour ...