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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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genotype

Animals; Dogs

The genetic makeup, as distinguished from the physical appearance, of an organism or a group of organisms.

puppy mills

Animals; Dogs

Term used to describe a facility that breeds purebred dogs for profit with no regard for the breed standard, temperament, genetically linked defects, socialization or the dog's overall health and ...

blunt muzzle

Animals; Dogs

A square muzzle typical of many breeds such as the Mastiff and Pointers.

gestation period

Animals; Dogs

The time between mating and birth (it averages 63 days).

purebred

Animals; Dogs

A dog whose sire and dam belong to the same breed and who are themselves of unmixed descent since recognition of the breed.

board

Animals; Dogs

To feed, house, and care for a dog for a fee.

get

Animals; Dogs

Offspring.

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