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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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crown

Animals; Dogs

The top part of the head; the topskull.

luteinizing hormone (LH)

Animals; Dogs

A hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that stimulates ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum in the female and the production of testosterone by the interstitial ...

stilted

Animals; Dogs

The choppy, up-and-down gait of the straight-hocked dog.

cruelty

Animals; Dogs

Conscious action or inaction that may endanger life or cause serious health consequences to animals.

luxating patella

Animals; Dogs

A problem that causes the kneecap to slip when the joint is moved. Transmitted genetically and can lead to lameness.

stop

Animals; Dogs

The step up from muzzle to back skull; indentation between the eyes where the nasal bones and cranium meet.

cry

Animals; Dogs

The baying or music of the hounds.

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