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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topline

Animals; Dogs

The dog's outline from just behind the withers to the tail set.

divergent hocks

Animals; Dogs

Hocks that turn out. Barrel hocks.

mottled

Animals; Dogs

Pattern of dark roundish blotches on a lighter background. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.

toy group

Animals; Dogs

Group of dogs bred to be companions or lap dogs.

deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Animals; Dogs

A unique genetic makeup. DNA testing is done to prove the actual parentage and/or identity of an animal.

move

Animals; Dogs

To gait a dog in a pattern prescribed by the judge.

tracking dog (td)

Animals; Dogs

A title awarded to a dog that has been recorded a Tracking Dog as a result of having passed an AKC-licensed or -member tracking test. The title may be combined with the UD (Utility Dog) title and ...