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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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whelp date

Animals; Dogs

The date of birth of a litter.

blenheim

Animals; Dogs

Used to define the color of markings of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (red and white). Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.

gallop

Animals; Dogs

Fastest of dog gaits; has a four-beat rhythm and often an extra period of suspension during which the body is propelled through the air with all four feet off the ground.

prick ear

Animals; Dogs

Ear carried erect, usually pointed at the tip.

apricot

Animals; Dogs

Used to describe Afghans, Pugs, Mastiffs, and Poodles, this color is a dull, medium-saturated orange (like the fruit of the same name). Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed ...

fetus

Animals; Dogs

The unborn young of a viviparous vertebrate having a basic structural resemblance to the adult animal.

pack

Animals; Dogs

Multiple hounds cast at one time.

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