V - Dog Dictionary Definitions

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  Vaccine

  An injection that is given to prevent severe infection from targeted diseases. It is a preparation of killed or weakened pathogens...(continued)

• Variety

  A breed division that is approved by an applicable breed registry such as the AKC in the United States. The breed divisions that are...(continued)

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  Varminty

  A piercing expression that can also be very bright and keen.

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  Vascular

  It can be in relation to, pertaining to, provided with, or composed of vessels in the animal's body that carries blood and lymph....(continued)

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  Veil

  The portion of hair on the forelock that partially or fully covers the eyes of a dog.

• Vent

  The anus or anal opening. It is commonly used in reference to color markings found around the vent or anus.

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  Vertebral Column

  The series of articulated vertebrae that run from the skull down to the end of the tail that makes up the spinal cord. Each...(continued)

• Veterans

  A non- regular category or class in a conformation show that any dog ranging from 7 years and up can compete in. This class was...(continued)

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  Virus

  An ultramicroscopic agent that is infectious and metabolically inert. It replicates itself in living hosts that have a RNA or DNA core...(continued)

• Vizsla

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  von Willebrand's Disease

  Von Willebrand's Disease is a blood disorder that can be found in both humans and dogs. This disorder affects the...(continued)