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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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hackles

Animals; Dogs

Hairs on neck and back raised involuntarily in fright or anger.

recessive gene

Animals; Dogs

A gene that is phenotypically expressed in the homozygous state but has its expression masked in the presence of a dominant gene.

breed club

Animals; Dogs

An organization comprised of dog fanciers dedicated to the promotion and improvement of a particular breed of dog.

hackney action

Animals; Dogs

A high lifting of the front feet accompanied by flexing of the wrist like that of a Hackney horse.

red

Animals; Dogs

A reddish orange color of dog.

breeder

Animals; Dogs

A person who breeds dogs.

half-prick ear

Animals; Dogs

Also known as the semi-prick ear, ears carried erect with just the tips leaning forward.

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