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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companion animal recovery(sm) (CAR)

Animals; Dogs

A national database in which any companion animal with a form of positive identification, such as a microchip or tattoo, can be enrolled.

layon

Animals; Dogs

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

spectacles

Animals; Dogs

Shadings or dark markings over or around the eyes or from eyes to ears.

companion dog (CD)

Animals; Dogs

A title conferred on a dog by the AKC as a result of having won certain minimum scores in Novice classes at a specified number of AKC-licensed or -member obedience trials.

lead

Animals; Dogs

A strap, cord, or chain attached to the collar or harness, or sometimes simply around the neck, for the purpose of restraining or leading the dog. Also called leash.

spike tail

Animals; Dogs

Straight, short tail that tapers rapidly along its length.

companion dog excellent (CDX)

Animals; Dogs

A title conferred on a dog by the AKC as a result of having won certain minimum scores in Open classes at a specified number of AKC-licensed or -member obedience trials.