3. A male animal of the family Canidae, especially of a fox or a domesticated breed. 4. Any of various other animals, such as the prairie dog. The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights...
Afghan tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat native to the Near East Afghan Hound Aggravate make worse "This drug aggravates the pain" Alaskan Malamute Amaze be a mystery or bewildering to "This beats me!" "Got me--I don''t know the answer!" "a vexing problem" "This...
A toy dog is a great fashion accessory for anyone looking for a little bundle of love with them all the time. These great little dogs do take some care to make them healthy and happy. Once you have done all of your research on what breed that you would like to have, you are ready...
Australian Cattle Dogs, also known as Red Heelers and Blue Heelers, are a unique breed of herding dogs that were developed in Australia by a 19th-century farmer from New South Wales, named Thomas Hall. The farmer crossed various dogs and managed to create a breed later called "Halls Heele...
This is the biggest difference maker in a service dog versus a normal pet. Look for a breed that has a strong work ethic and a desire to please for service dogs. Their support is vital and they should thrive off of doing work for their owners. Dogs with the will to work will make ...
The Xoloitzcuintli, or Mexican Hairless Dog, is a very rare breed of dog that is actually considered a national treasure in Mexico. These are unique dogs, with a unique name. Even experts have trouble pronouncing the name of this dog. The way to pronounce their name is (show-low-its...
If you have a dog breed that can't have bones or worry about the possible health issues bones can cause, there is a way to get the benefits of a bone without actually giving it to your dog. Instead of giving the bones to your dog, use them to make tasty gelatin-cube treats. Becaus...
so the latest scientific research on dog learning and cognition is not always taken into account. The present work aims to evaluate the impact that the main theories on the evolution of the dog have had both in promoting different training methods and in the relevance of behavior in the evolut...
Particular Breed Results: If your dog is of the Terrier persuasion, do not make a decision based on a Golden Retriever's bath and clip. Some groomers specialize in particular breeds, and likewise, some shy away from certain breeds because they do not have the experience or the desire to pe...
Pet dogs are our good friends. Realizing the dog’s emotions through the dog's facial expressions is beneficial to the harmonious coexistence between human beings and pet dogs. This paper describes a study on dog facial expression recognition using convo