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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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albino

Animals; Dogs

A relatively rare, genetically recessive condition resulting in white hair and pink eyes.

entlebucher cattle dog

Animals; Dogs

Also known as the Entlebucher Sennehund and the Entelbuch Mountain Dog. A square, sturdy dog of medium to large size originating in Switzerland.

ophthalmic

Animals; Dogs

Of or relating to the eye; ocular.

dropper

Animals; Dogs

A bird dog cross.

nictitating membrane

Animals; Dogs

A transparent inner eyelid in birds, reptiles, and some mammals that closes to protect and moisten the eye. Also called third eyelid.

underage sire

Animals; Dogs

Sire under seven months of age at the time of mating.

bad mouth

Animals; Dogs

Crooked teeth; when the mouth is closed, upper and lower teeth do not line up according to the standard of the breed.

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