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• Webbed

  A connection of membrane, often found between toes.

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  Warrigal

  A wild dog from Australia that is yellowish-brown and wolf like in appearance.

• Walk

  A gait where three legs support the body and one foot is lifted from the ground. This gaiting pattern follows a regular sequence and...(continued)

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  Withers

  The point on the dog's shoulders that is highest. The height of a dog usually measured from the ground to the withers.