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the Villano de Las Encartaciones is a different breed, but shares in
common the area of origin. It is a ratter, used as a “door dog” for Webbed toes: Toes connected by a skin membrane; important for
its speed advising the arrival of strangers. water-retrieving dogs, providing help in swimming.

Vizsla: Is a dog breed originating in Hungary. The Hungarian or Webbed: Connected by a membrane.
Magyar Vizsla are sporting dogs and loyal companions, in addition
to being the smallest of the all-round pointer-retriever breeds. The Wedginess: Lacking chiselling.
Vizsla is a natural hunter endowed with an excellent nose and an
outstanding trainability. It was bred to work in field, forest, or Weedy: Light-bone structure, lacking substance.
water. Although they are lively, gentle-mannered, demonstrably
affectionate and sensitive, they are also fearless and possessed of a Weimaraner: A large breed of hunting dog that originated in
well-developed protective instinct. Germany, having a smooth grayish coat.

Volpino Italiano: Literally, “Italian foxy (dog)”, is a spitz-type Well laid shoulders: Optimum shoulder angulation.
breed of dog originally from Italy. Despite its small size, this dog
was originally kept as a guard dog. Its job was to alert the large Well let down: Having short hocks; refers to short metatarsals.
mastiffs to an intruder. However, due to their lovely temperament
and intelligence they also became popular as pets. Well sprung ribs: Ribs springing out from spinal column giving
correct shape.
V-shaped ear: Drop ear that tapers to a point.
Welsh Corgi: Either of two breeds Welsh Corgi Cardigan and
Welsh Corgi Pembroke that originated in Wales, having a long
W body, short legs, and a foxlike head.
Welsh Sheepdog: Is a landrace of herding dog from Wales. Welsh
Walk: Gaiting pattern in which three legs are in support of the Sheepdogs are normally bred for their herding abilities rather
body at all times, each foot lifting from the ground one at a time than appearance. Welsh Sheepdogs are primarily herding dogs
in regular sequence. who have a natural ability with large flocks of sheep or cattle.
Some have been trained to compete in dog agility trials, obedience
Wall eyes: One blue and one brown eye (e.g. Great Dane and rally obedience, flyball, tracking, and herding events. Welsh
(Harlequin), Old English Sheepdog). Sheepdogs can be trained to compete in stock dog trials.

Warning signals: Behaviors used by a dog to communicate Welsh Springer Spaniel: Is a breed of dog and a member of the
discomfort with a situation. These can include freezing, growling, spaniel family, originating in Wales. The Welsh Springer Spaniel
barking or snapping. is a compact, solidly built dog, bred for hard work and endurance.
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is active, loyal, and affectionate. They
Warrigal: A wolf-like yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia. may meet strangers barking when in their territory, or act aloof,
cautious or wary. The breed is well known for being friendly and
Wean: The process of making a pup eat solid food instead of its demonstrative to all members of the family, especially children,
mother’s milk. To accustom (the young of a mammal) to take and accepting other pets of the household with a friendly, playful
nourishment other than by suckling. attitude.

Weaving movement: Feet crossing over, plaiting when moving. Welsh Terrier: Originates from Wales and was originally bred for
hunting fox, rodents and badger. It is a happy, lively, and seldom
Weimaraner: Originating in Germany, Weimaraner is a large shy or timid dog, but sometimes can have an attitude. The Welsh
dog that was originally bred for hunting in the early 19th century. Terrier is generally friendly with people and dogs but when a
Weimaraners were used by royalty for hunting large game such as challenge is perceived, it will not back down. Dogs of this breed
boar, bear and deer. As the popularity of large game hunting began can be devoted friends and can function either as city dogs or as
to decline, Weimaraners were used for hunting smaller animals country dogs.
like fowl, rabbits and foxes. The Weimaraner is an energetic
hunting dog, prized for its physical endurance and stamina, with West Highland White Terrier: Commonly known as the Westie,
a strong, instinctive prey-drive. They are well-rounded hunting is a breed of dog from Scotland. The breed is intelligent, quick to
dogs that excel at hunting, tracking, pointing and retrieving both learn, and can be good with children, but does not always tolerate
on land and in the water. rough handling. The Westie is an active and intelligent breed, and
is social with a high prey drive, as they were once used to hunt
Webbed feet: These have well-developed webs (Newfoundland, rodents. It is a hardy breed, and can be stubborn, leading to issues
Chesapeake Bay Retriever). with training.

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