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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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Square body

Animals; Dogs

A dog whose measurements from withers to ground equals that from forechest to rump.

Coupling

Animals; Dogs

The part of the body between the ribs and the pelvis/hindquarters; the loin.

Litter complement

Animals; Dogs

The number of puppies of each sex in a litter.

Congenital

Animals; Dogs

Present at birth; may have genetic or environmental causes.

Level bite

Animals; Dogs

When the front teeth (incisors) of the upper and lower jaws meet exactly edge to edge. Also called pincer bite, equal bite, or even bite.

Copper

Animals; Dogs

Usually used with white to describe Siberian Huskies. Like the colour of the metal of the same name, this colour is a bright, brownish red. colour definitions may vary by breed. Always cheque the ...

Spontaneous mutation

Animals; Dogs

A genetic accident which permanently alters certain genetic characteristics.

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