Dogs

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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whelping

Animals; Dogs

The act of birthing puppies.

blinking

Animals; Dogs

Briefly pointing a bird and then leaving it, or upon finding a bird, avoiding retrieving it.

game

Animals; Dogs

Hunted wild birds or animals.

primary coat

Animals; Dogs

Also known as guard hair, the longer, smoother, stiffer hairs that grow through and normally conceal the undercoat, protecting the skin from superficial injuries.

apron

Animals; Dogs

Longer hair below the neck on the chest; also called the frill.

fever

Animals; Dogs

In dogs, a body temperature reading over 103ƒ.

padding

Animals; Dogs

A compensating action to offset constant concussion when a straight front is subjected to overdrive from the rear; the front feet flip upward in a split-second delaying action to coordinate the ...