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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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Cropping/crop

Animals; Dogs

The cutting or trimming of ear leather to encourage it to stand erect.

Companion animal recovery(sm) (CAR)

Animals; Dogs

A national database in which any companion animal with a form of positive identification, such as a microchip or tattoo, can be enrolled.

Layon

Animals; Dogs

The angle of the shoulder blade as compared with the vertical plane viewed from the front.

Spectacles

Animals; Dogs

Shadings or dark markings over or around the eyes or from eyes to ears.

Companion dog (CD)

Animals; Dogs

A title conferred on a dog by the AKC as a result of having won certain minimum scores in Novice classes at a specified number of AKC-licensed or -member obedience trials.

Leash

Animals; Dogs

A chain, rope, or strap attached to the collar or harness of an animal, especially a dog, and used to lead it or hold it in check.

Splashed

Animals; Dogs

Irregularly patched, colour on white or white on color.

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