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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Pekingese

Animals; Dogs

A breed of small dog developed in China, having a flat nose, a long-haired coat, short bowed forelegs, and a tail that curls over its back.

PennHIP

Animals; Dogs

A method, established in 1993, of evaluating hip dysplasia in dogs by calculating hip laxity; within-breed ratings are provided, permitting breeders to select dogs with the best (smallest laxity) ...

Pharaoh Hound

Animals; Dogs

A breed of sleek, swift-running hunting dog originating in Egypt and having a short, glossy, tan coat and large, pointed ears.

Pointer

Animals; Dogs

Breed of hunting dogs that point game, typically having a smooth, short-haired coat that is usually white with black or brownish spots.

Pomeranian

Animals; Dogs

A breed of small dogs having long silky hair, a foxlike face, pointed ears, and a hairy tail curling over the back.

Poodle

Animals; Dogs

A breed of dogs originally developed in Europe as hunting dogs, having thick curly hair of varying color, and classified by shoulder height into standard, miniature, and toy varieties.