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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humerus

Animals; Dogs

The bone of the arm (i.e., the upper arm).

second thigh

Animals; Dogs

That part of the hindquarters from the stifle to the hock, corresponding to the human shin and calf. Lower thigh, including the tibia and fibula.

carpals

Animals; Dogs

Bones of the wrist.

identification

Animals; Dogs

On-dog system whereby a dog may be identified to a record (i.e., microchip, tattoo or DNA).

sedge

Animals; Dogs

Used to describe Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, this color is similar to deadgrass, but it is more accurately a lightening of the chocolate hue. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the ...

carrier

Animals; Dogs

A dog who, though not showing any indication of being affected, carries a genetic defect or disease-causing organism that can be passed to other animals.