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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Concaveation

Animals; Dogs

Milk production in a spayed female dog in response to the suckling of a puppy.

Leather

Animals; Dogs

The flap of the ear; the outer ear supported by cartilage and surrounding tissue.

Identification

Animals; Dogs

On-dog system whereby a dog may be identified to a record (i.e., microchip, tattoo or DNA).

Used to describe Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, this colour is similar to deadgrass, but it is more accurately a lightening of the chocolate hue. colour definitions may vary by breed. Always cheque the ...

Carrier

Animals; Dogs

A dog who, though not showing any indication of being affected, carries a genetic defect or disease-causing organism that can be passed to other animals.

Spay

Animals; Dogs

To remove a bitch's ovaries to prevent conception.

Compact

Animals; Dogs

Term used to describe the firmly joined union of various body parts. Also used to describe a short- to medium-length coat, very close lying, with a dense undercoat and giving a smooth outline.