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cocker spaniel
cocker spaniel breed of small sporting dog developed from English cocker spaniels brought to the United States in the 1880s. It stands from 14 to 15 in. (35.6-38.1 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 25 lb (11.3 kg). Its silky, flat, or wavy coat is moderately long and forms fringes, or... Read more |
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cavalier King Charles spaniel
cavalier King Charles spaniel breed of small dog developed in the early 20th cent. from the English toy spaniel. It stands about 12 in. (30 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 13 to 18 lb (6-8 kg). Its long, silky coat may be slightly wavy, but never curly, and forms a fringe of longer hair,... Read more |
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American water spaniel
American water spaniel breed of medium-sized sporting dog developed in the American Midwest. It stands about 17 in. (43.2 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs between 30 and 40 lb (13.6-18.1 kg). Its dense and closely curled coat ranges in color from solid liver to dark chocolate. A sturdy,... Read more |
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clumber spaniel
clumber spaniel breed of medium-sized sporting dog developed in France and perfected at Clumber Park, an English estate. It stands about 17 in. (43.2 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs between 50 and 60 lb (22.7-27.2 kg). Its dense coat of straight, silky hair is lemon and white or orange and... Read more |
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Brussels griffon
Brussels griffon breed of sturdy toy dog developed in Belgium in the 18th and 19th cent. It stands about 8 in. (20.3 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 6 to 12 lb (2.7-5.5 kg). There are two varieties, the wirehaired and the smooth. The coat of the former is dense and wiry with a fringe of... Read more |
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papillon
papillon , breed of toy dog whose origins are obscure but whose widespread existence in Europe is attested to as early as the 17th cent. It stands from 8 to 11 in. (20.3-27.9 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 5 to 11 lb (2.3-5 kg). Its long, straight, abundant coat is fine and silky and... Read more |
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Shetland sheepdog
Shetland sheepdog breed of small, agile working dog perfected in the Shetland Islands in the 19th cent. It stands from 13 to 16 in. (33.0-40.6 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs about 15 lb (7 kg). Its double coat consists of a very dense, furry underlayer and a long, straight, harsh outercoat.... Read more |
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hunting
hunting act of seeking, following, and killing wild animals for consumption or display. It differs from fishing in that it involves only land animals. Hunting was a necessary activity of early humans. Through the Paleolithic period it was their chief means of obtaining food and clothing. In the... Read more |
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pointer
pointer breed of large sporting dog developed in England more than 300 years ago. It stands between 23 and 26 in. (58.4-66.4 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs between 50 and 60 lb (22.7-27.2 kg). Its short, dense, shiny coat may be solid liver, black, yellow, or orange, or, more frequently,... Read more |
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Pulp
Pulp Pop group The English pop band Pulp soldiered away in obscurity through the 1980s and part of the 1990s, before achieving fame in their home country and some measure of recognition elsewhere. Fronted by the flamboyant Jarvis Cocker, the band merged everything from classic pop melodies to... Read more |
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It took plenty of luck and help from a lot of people, but, doggone it, Willis...
...lost Clumber spaniel, was in just...animal rescue organizations. She had all...be willing to adopt him and provide...rare Clumber spaniel breed. Walker...see Clumber spaniels in animal shelters...Walker found an organization ... |
 "The Spokesman-Review (Spokane, WA)")
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Refuge for animals a pet project
...beautiful purebred cocker spaniel. That was...volunteer organization as well as...phone for the organization seven days...part in a national campaign called...goal is to adopt out 200...task of the ... |
 "The Herald News - Joliet (IL)")
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THE GOOD LITTLE WOLF AND THE BIG, BAD STEWART
...veterans' organizations. Now there is an organization trying to shame...Yellowstone National Park and my...than a bay cocker spaniel and looks nothing...Besides, if I adopt a wolf this...urging me to adopt a ... |
 "Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)")
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SALES OF ANIMAL FOOD UNITE LONELY ELDERLY WITH HOMELESS PETS.(Living)
...and older adopt homeless dogs...chapter of the national and state professional organizations with a local...150, the organization says turkey...are a male cocker spaniel, a female...tags. The organization ... |
 "Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)")
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LIZARDS CARE TAKES SOFT TOUCH, EXPERT SAYS.(Lifestyles/Spotlight)(Colorado...
...not a problem to adopt,'' she says...administrator at the National Center for Atmospheric...last month, the organization received its federal...foster rather than adopt so I can help rehabilitate...she says of her Cocker ... |
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Peninsula Humane Society "Pet of the week"
...adoption. This 8- year-old cocker spaniel is special enough to be in the national spotlight and just might...family pet. Make a play to adopt C-Span before the Obama...largest animal-welfare organization. Programs include adoption... |
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LOTS OF DOGS AND CATS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION.(LIFE & LEISURE)
...Schnauzers, English cocker spaniel, an older Pomeranian...sold goes to Whiskers organization. The book is $12...invited to speak at a national conference Sept. 6...Colonie. Those wishing to adopt may call Pat at 768... |
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200 Dogs Begin New Lives Following Puppy Mill Rescue.
...collaboration with National Mill Dog Rescue...animal welfare organizations were ready...breeds such as cocker spaniels, chihuahuas...director of National Mill Dog Rescue...lucky enough to adopt them," Strader...convincing ... |
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