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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afterbirth

Animals; Dogs

The placenta and fetal membranes expelled from the uterus following the birth of each newborn puppy.

elbows out

Animals; Dogs

Turning out or off from the body; not held close.

occipital protuberance

Animals; Dogs

A prominently raised occiput characteristic of some sporting and hound breeds.

uterus

Animals; Dogs

A hollow muscular organ located in the pelvic cavity of female mammals in which the fertilized egg implants and develops. Also called womb.

bay

Animals; Dogs

The prolonged bark or voice of a hunting hound.

foreface

Animals; Dogs

The front portion of the skull that articulates with the cranium.

piebald

Animals; Dogs

Covered with patches of two colors, especially black and white. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.