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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seeing eye dog

Animals; Dogs

A dog trained as a guide dog for the blind.

castrate

Animals; Dogs

The removal of a male dog’s testicles to render him infertile.

hyperthermia

Animals; Dogs

Unusually high body temperature that can result from heat stroke.

selective breeding

Animals; Dogs

Intentional mating two dogs in order to achieve or eliminate a specific trait.

cataract

Animals; Dogs

Opacity of the lens or capsule of the eye, causing impairment of vision or blindness

hypothermia

Animals; Dogs

Abnormally low body temperature, typically resulting from exposure to cold environmental conditions.

self color

Animals; Dogs

One color or whole color except for lighter shadings. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.