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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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Marcel effect

Animals; Dogs

Regular continuous waves (specified in the American Water Spaniel standard).

Symmetry

Animals; Dogs

Pleasing balance between all parts of the dog.

Dapple

Animals; Dogs

A mottled or variegated coat colour pattern. Single dapple is expressed as lighter colour areas contrasting with the darker base color, which may be acceptable color. Looks like the merle effect in ...

Stud book

Animals; Dogs

Monthly publication of the AKC. A listing of dogs that have sired or whelped a litter for the first time that has been registered with the AKC. With this information, a person can use Stud Book ...

Curled tail

Animals; Dogs

A tail which is tightly curled and held close to the back.

Marking

Animals; Dogs

An instinctual behaviour in which male dogs urinate in certain locations to establish their territory.

Making a wheel

Animals; Dogs

Term given to the circling of the tail over the back.

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