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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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folded ears

Animals; Dogs

As seen on the Fox Terrier, an ear which stands erect at the base and folds forward.

pet shop

Animals; Dogs

A commercial organization that buys and sells dogs. Is always listed as an intermediate in the chain of title for a dog.

acquired immunity

Animals; Dogs

Immunity obtained either from the development of antibodies in response to exposure to an antigen, as from vaccination or an attack of an infectious disease, or from the transmission of antibodies, ...

eclampsia

Animals; Dogs

Coma and convulsions during or immediately after pregnancy, characterized by edema, hypertension, and proteinuria.

awn hairs

Animals; Dogs

A part of the undercoat that is coarse and longer than the downy undercoat yet shorter than the primary guard coat.

flag

Animals; Dogs

A long tail carried high. Feathering on the tail.

parti-color

Animals; Dogs

Two or more definite, well-broken colors, one of which must be white. For example, black parti-color would be black and white. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for ...

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