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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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chihuahua

Animals; Dogs

A very small dog of a breed originating in Mexico, having pointed ears and a smooth coat.

incubation period

Animals; Dogs

The period between infection and the appearance of symptoms of a disease.

short back

Animals; Dogs

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china eye

Animals; Dogs

A clear or spotted blue, light blue, or whitish eye.

inflammation

Animals; Dogs

A localized protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury, or infection, characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes loss of function.

show quality

Animals; Dogs

A pedigreed dog meeting the official breed standard and thus able to compete in dog shows.

chippendale front

Animals; Dogs

Forelegs out at the elbows, pasterns close, and feet turned out. Named after the Chippendale chair. Also called fiddle front.

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