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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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Covering ground

Animals; Dogs

The distance travelled by a dog with each stride as it gaits.

Liver

Animals; Dogs

Used to describe many breeds, this deep, reddish brown colour includes various shades of chocolate brown, from light to very dark. colour definitions may vary by breed. Always cheque the breed ...

Cow-hocked

Animals; Dogs

Hocks turning in, accompanied by toeing out of rear feet.

Livestock

Animals; Dogs

Domestic animals, such as cattle or horses, raised for home use or for profit, especially on a farm.

Loose slung

Animals; Dogs

Construction in which the attachment of the muscles at the shoulders is looser than desirable.

Station

Animals; Dogs

Comparative height from the ground, as high-stationed, low-stationed.

Steep

Animals; Dogs

Used to denote incorrect angles of articulation. For example, a steep front describes a more upright shoulder placement than is preferred.

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