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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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American Eskimo

Animals; Dogs

Formerly called the Spitz, a small to medium size breed of companion dog originating in the U.S. in the twentieth century and characterized by its white, fluffy coat.

American Kennel Club

Animals; Dogs

An organization, established under the laws of the State of New York, whose goals are to adopt and enforce uniform rules regulating and governing purebred dogs events; to regulate the conduct of ...

American Water Spaniel

Animals; Dogs

A breed of medium-sized spaniels originating in America having chocolate or liver-colored curly coat.

Appenzell Cattle Dog

Animals; Dogs

Also known as the Appenzeller, the Appenzell Mountain Dog, and the Appenzeller Sennenhund. One of the four Swiss Sennenhunds, a muscular and hardy dog bred for herding.

Australian Cattle Dog

Animals; Dogs

Also known as the Queensland Heeler or Blue Heeler, a herding dog developed in Australia. A medium-sized dog characterized by much energy and an independent streak.

Australian Kelpie

Animals; Dogs

A medium-sized Australian breed of sheep dog that comes in a variety of colors including red and black with white tips.

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