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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ragged

Animals; Dogs

Muscles appear ragged rather than smooth.

break

Animals; Dogs

Term used to describe changing of coat color from puppies to adult stages.

ground color

Animals; Dogs

The color of the hair at the point that is closest to the body.

rangy

Animals; Dogs

Tall, long in body, high on leg, light-framed; gangly.

breastbone

Animals; Dogs

See Sternum

groups

Animals; Dogs

The breeds as grouped into seven divisions by the AKC to facilitate judging. The seven groups are: sporting, hound, working, toy, terrier, non-sporting, and herding.