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Cão Fila de São Miguel: Is a dog breed of molosser type as the “Catahoula Hound” or “Catahoula Leopard Hound” because
originating on São Miguel Island in the Azores, an island chain of its spots, although it is not a true hound but a cur. It is also called
which is one of the autonomous regions of Portugal. The breed the “Catahoula Hog Dog”, reflecting its traditional use in hunting
was originally used for working with cattle. wild boar.

Cap: Darkly shaded color pattern on the skull of some breeds. Catalan Sheepdog: Is a breed of Catalan Pyrenean dog used as a
sheepdog. This dog is bred in Europe, especially in Spain, Finland,
Cape: Long, thick hair covering the shoulders. Germany, and Sweden. This breed is used for herding and as a pet
dog. In spite of its appearance, this courageous dog is also used as
Capture: Marking and rewarding a naturally occurring behavior, a watch-dog. An “all-around-dog” and great companion.
such as sitting or lying down, as the dog is doing it. Once a behavior
is captured, marked and rewarded, the dog learns to associate the Catch Dog: Is a specially trained dog that is used to catch large
behavior with the reward. This is the first step in teaching a dog to animals in hunting, working livestock, and baiting.
do a behavior on cue.
Caucasian Ovcharka: Also known as Caucasian Shepherd
CAR: See Companion Animal Recovery Dog, is a large, strong breed originating in Caucasia and bred to
protect livestock. It is popular in Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and
Cardigan Welsh Corgi: Is one of two separate dog breeds known extremely popular in Georgia, which has always been the principal
as Welsh corgis that originated in Wales, predating the other region of penetration of Caucasian shepherd dogs.
breed, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Originally bred for farm work,
including herding sheep and cattle. Cardigan Welsh Corgis were Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Is a small spaniel originated
bred long and low to make sure that any kicks by cattle would in the United Kingdom and is one of the more popular breeds in
travel safely over the dog’s head without touching them. Cardigan many countries. Historically the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Welsh Corgis are known to be an extremely loyal dog breed. They was a lap dog and is small for a spaniel, with fully grown adults
are also versatile and can live in a variety of settings. comparable in size to adolescents of other larger spaniel breeds.
During the early part of the 18th century, John Churchill, 1st Duke
Care and conditions: The minimum standard, set by the AKC that of Marlborough, kept red and white King Charles type spaniels for
individuals must maintain for their animals and facilities. hunting. The duke recorded that they were able to keep up with a
trotting horse. His estate was named Blenheim in honour of his
Carolina Dog: Is a breed of medium-sized, feral dog that lives victory at the Battle of Blenheim. Because of this influence, the
mostly in the Southeastern United States, especially in isolated red and white variety of the King Charles Spaniel and thus the
stretches of longleaf pines and cypress swamps. Rehoming of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel became known as the Blenheim.
Carolina dogs has recently become popular, and they can make
good domestic pets with proper socialization. Central Asian Shepherd Dog: Is an ancient breed of dog from
the regions of Central Asia. Traditionally, the breed was used for
Carpals: Bones of the wrist. guarding sheep and goat herds, as well as to protect and for guard
duty.
Carpathian Shepherd Dog: Is a breed of large sheep dogs that
originated in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. It is theorized CERF: Canine Eye Registry Foundation.
that the various Carpathian Shepherd Dog breeds, as with other
livestock guardian and Mountain dog breeds, are descendant from Certificate: Document issued to individual (a) who has submitted
dogs that were developed somewhere around 9,000 years ago in a properly completed registration or dog transfer application or (b)
Mesopotamia following the domestication of sheep and goats in whose dog has won a performance award.
the same area.
Český Fousek: Is a Czech breed of versatile gun dog. The Český
Carrier: A dog who, though not showing any indication of being Fousek is thought to be an ancient breed, although written standards
affected, carries a genetic defect or disease-causing organism that were first established in the nineteenth century. The breed nearly
can be passed to other animals. became extinct in the 1920s, and was saved by breeding with
Stichelhaars. The Český Fousek was used in the creation of the
Castrate: To remove the testicles of a male dog. foundation stock of the Slovak Rough-haired Pointer.

Cat (like) foot: Short, round, neat, with high-arched toes held Cesky Terrier: Is a small terrier type dog originating in
closely together. The foot is compact like that of a cat. Czechoslovakia. The Cesky Terrier was created by a Czech
breeder, František Horák, in 1948, as a cross between a Sealyham
Catahoula Leopard dog: Also known as Louisiana Catahoula Terrier and a Scottish Terrier, to create a terrier suitable for hunting
Leopard dog, is an American dog breed named after Catahoula in the forests of Bohemia.
Parish, Louisiana, United States. Louisiana Catahoula became the
state dog of Louisiana in 1979. The breed is sometimes referred to Ch: See Champion.

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