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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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flying trot

Animals; Dogs

A fast gait in which all four feet are off the ground for a brief second during each half stride. Because of the long reach, the oncoming hind feet step beyond the imprint left by the front. Also ...

peritonitis

Animals; Dogs

An inflammation of the membrane covering the abdominal cavity.

achondroplasia

Animals; Dogs

Improper development of cartilage at the ends of the long bones, resulting in a form of congenital dwarfism. A defect in most breeds and a requisite in others like Dachshunds and Basset Hounds.

east-west front

Animals; Dogs

Incorrect positioning that causes the feet to turn outwards.

obesity

Animals; Dogs

The condition of being obese; increased body weight caused by excessive accumulation of fat.

unsound

Animals; Dogs

A dog incapable of performing the functions for which it was bred.

base coat

Animals; Dogs

The primary color of the coat.

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