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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Self colour

Animals; Dogs

One colour or whole colour except for lighter shadings. colour definitions may vary by breed. Always cheque the breed standard for the definitive colour description.

Cat foot

Animals; Dogs

Neat, round foot, with high-arched toes held closely together.

Semi-prick ears

Animals; Dogs

Ears carried erect with just the tips leaning forward.

Inflammation

Animals; Dogs

A localised protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury, or infection, characterised by pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes loss of function.

Show quality

Animals; Dogs

A pedigreed dog meeting the official breed standard and thus able to compete in dog shows.

Chippendale front

Animals; Dogs

Forelegs out at the elbows, pasterns close, and feet turned out. Named after the Chippendale chair. Also called fiddle front.

Shock

Animals; Dogs

A generally temporary massive physiological reaction to severe physical or emotional trauma, usually characterised by marked loss of blood pressure and depression of vital processes.