Dog terminology includes which terms?

Dog terminology includes which terms?

• A. Feline, tom, queen, kitten
• B. Swine, sow
• C. Equine, mare
• D. Canine, bitch, stud, puppy

Answer: (D)

In dog terminology, the words used describe the animal and its breeding role. Canine is the general term for dogs. A female dog is called a bitch, while a male dog kept for breeding is a stud. A young dog is called a puppy, typically from birth to about a year old. These terms are standard in veterinary practice and animal care, helping precise communication about species, sex, and age. The other term groups belong to different species: feline terms are used for cats (feline, tom, queen, kitten), swine terms for pigs (swine, sow), and equine terms for horses (equine, mare).

In dog terminology, the words used describe the animal and its breeding role. Canine is the general term for dogs. A female dog is called a bitch, while a male dog kept for breeding is a stud. A young dog is called a puppy, typically from birth to about a year old. These terms are standard in veterinary practice and animal care, helping precise communication about species, sex, and age.

The other term groups belong to different species: feline terms are used for cats (feline, tom, queen, kitten), swine terms for pigs (swine, sow), and equine terms for horses (equine, mare).