Bull Neck - A heavy neck, well-muscled.
Chorea - A nervous jerking caused by involuntary contractions of the muscles (may be caused by distemper or hepatitis).
Placenta - A membranous vascular organ that develops in female mammals during pregnancy, lining the uterine wall and partially enveloping the fetus, to which it is attached by the umbilical cord. Following birth, the placenta is expelled..
Bouvier des Flandres - AKC recognized breed.
Boxer - A medium-sized, short-haired dog of a breed developed in Germany, having a brownish coat and a short, square-jawed muzzle.
Weimaraner - AKC recognized breed.
Depth of Chest - An indication of the volume of space for heart and lungs, and commonly referenced to the elbow (i.e., above, at the level of, or below).
Bad Mouth - Crooked teeth; when the mouth is closed, upper and lower teeth do not line up according to the standard of the breed.
Bandy Legs - Legs that bend outward.
Briard - An ancient French breed of sturdily built, rough-coated dogs.
Hook Tail - A tail that is carried down, but with the tip curled upwards.
Topline - The dog's outline from just behind the withers to the tail set.
