Dog or Canine Terms +
(dogs are considered to be the companions and best friends of humans and this list of terms will help all of us understand the topics that exist about our canine friends)
A dog whose sire and dam are from two different breeds: A crossbreed of dogs is done deliberately, and an example can be the American Staghound, which is bred in the U.S. as good hunting dogs.
The study of canines or dogs: Cynology is not only the scientific research of dogs, but also the investigation of the natural history of dogs.
The female parent of a dog: The dam of Judy's dog was of an unknown breed.
Teeth discolored or pitted as a result of distemper or other disease or deficiency; enamel hypoplasia: Distemper teeth indicate a very serious dental condition when they are inflicted with the canine distemper virus (CDV), especially when the development phase of teeth takes place.
The soft foot: The dog foot consists of the digits or toes, each consisting of three bones (phalanges) and a toenail or claw.
The folded and hanging down of the leather part of a dog's ear: The Basset dog and the Cocker Spaniel both have pendulous ears, which can be contrasted to erect or prick ears.
There are more than thirty terms used to characterize such drop ears of dogs
The joint in the front leg where the upper arm (humerus) meets the forearm (ulna): The elbow of a dog is a complex joint with a very strong link to the thorax making it possible for the bending motion of the arm and the support of the dog's weight.
One of the upper canines (teeth); cuspid; dog tooth, vampire tooth: The eyeteeth are relatively long and pointed teeth in a dog's mouth, and sometimes called fangs!
The side of the body between the last rib and the hip: The flank is that section of a dog's body (or other quadruped) that is between the forequarters and the hindquarters.
flews (pl) (noun)
The pendulous lateral part of the upper lip, particularly at the inner corners: Flews are the large, loose and drooping sides of the upper lip and are typical of bloodhounds
The portion of the forelimb between the upper arm (humerus) and the wrist (carpus), including the radius and the ulna: The forearm of Jenny's dog was broken, so the operation on it corrected the broken radius.
One of the front legs; forelimb: The forelegs of Mary's dog hugged her tightly when it was found after being lost for 4 days.
fused toes (pl) (noun)
Toes that are blended and joined together; Some animals, including dogs, are born with fused toes whicht are united with each other.
The pattern of footsteps at various rates of speed, each pattern distinguished by a particular rhythm and footfall: The gait of a dog is quite similar to. horse's gait.
In a competition, the Miniature Pinscher must perform what is termed a "hackney gait", quite like that of a horse's gait.
The lower or second thigh of a leg: A gaskin is the joint of a dog's leg between the stifle and the hock.
