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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Prominent eyes

Animals; Dogs

As seen on Pugs, a big, round projecting eye.

Fibula

Animals; Dogs

One of the two bones of the leg (i.e., the lower thigh, second thigh, or lower leg).

A gaiting fault, so named for its similarity to the swing and dip of a canoeists paddle. Pinching in at the elbows and shoulder joints causes the front legs to swing forward on a stiff outward arc. ...

Whiskers

Animals; Dogs

Vibrissae or sensory organs (hairs) on the sides of the muzzle.

Apron

Animals; Dogs

Longer hair below the neck on the chest; also called the frill.

Padding

Animals; Dogs

A compensating action to offset constant concussion when a straight front is subjected to overdrive from the rear; the front feet flip upward in a split-second delaying action to coordinate the ...

Bloat

Animals; Dogs

Also known as gastric dilation, a flatulent digestive disturbance of domestic animals and especially cattle marked by abdominal bloating. Most common in deep-chested dogs and can rapidly lead to ...