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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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mad dog

Animals; Dogs

A rabid dog.

straight-hocked

Animals; Dogs

Lacking appreciable angulation at the hock joints.

cur

Animals; Dogs

See Crossbred

mahogany

Animals; Dogs

Used to describe several breeds, this color is a medium-saturated, dull, reddish brown. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.

stud book

Animals; Dogs

Monthly publication of the AKC. A listing of dogs that have sired or whelped a litter for the first time that has been registered with the AKC. With this information, a person can use Stud Book ...

curled tail

Animals; Dogs

A tail which is tightly curled and held close to the back.

marking

Animals; Dogs

An instinctual behavior in which male dogs urinate in certain locations to establish their territory.

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