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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Behaviour modification

Animals; Dogs

The use of basic learning techniques, such as conditioning, biofeedback, reinforcement, or aversion therapy, to teach simple skills or alter undesirable behavior.

Fresh extended (chilled) semen

Animals; Dogs

Semen that is extracted and extended by a licenced veterinarian. The semen must be extracted from a dog within the USA and shipped to a point within the USA only. This type of semen must be used ...

Pinking up

Animals; Dogs

In a pregnant bitch, the changing of the colour of the nipples to pink. Typically occurs 18 to 20 days after mating and is useful in determining if a dog is pregnant.

Ewe neck

Animals; Dogs

A neck in which the topline is concave rather than convex.

Vertebral column

Animals; Dogs

The bones of the central axis of the dog posterior to the skull, including cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and caudal vertebrae.

Belge

Animals; Dogs

Used to describe Brussels Griffon, this colour is black and reddish-brown mixed. colour definitions may vary by breed. Always cheque the breed standard for the definitive colour description.