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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Trumpet

Animals; Dogs

The slight depression or hollow on either side of the skull just behind the orbit or eye socket; the region comparable with the temple in man.

Tuck-up

Animals; Dogs

Characterised by markedly shallower body depth at the loin. Small-waisted.

An outer coat resistant to weather and protective against brush and brambles, together with an undercoat of softer hair for warmth and waterproofing. A dog with this type of coat can also be referred ...

Natural mutation

Animals; Dogs

A genetic accident which permanently alters certain genetic characteristics.

Domino

Animals; Dogs

Reverse facial mask pattern on some breeds. colour definitions may vary by breed. Always cheque the breed standard for the definitive colour description.

Dorsal

Animals; Dogs

The portion of the dog carried farthest from the substratum (i.e., away from the ground) during normal locomotion or side of the body furthest from the ground.

Natural breed

Animals; Dogs

A breed of dog which occurred naturally without the interference of much selective breeding. This is usually a result of geographical and environmental conditions.