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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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soundness

Animals; Dogs

The state of mental and physical health when all organs and faculties are complete and functioning normally, each in its rightful relation to the other.

colostrum

Animals; Dogs

The milk secreted by the mother during the first few days following birth that provides the puppies with immunity to some diseases.

lateral

Animals; Dogs

Pertaining to the side.

spay

Animals; Dogs

To remove a bitch's ovaries to prevent conception.

compact

Animals; Dogs

Term used to describe the firmly joined union of various body parts. Also used to describe a short- to medium-length coat, very close lying, with a dense undercoat and giving a smooth outline.

layback

Animals; Dogs

The angle of the shoulder blade as compared with the vertical plane viewed from the side.

speak

Animals; Dogs

To bark.

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