Affenpinscher - AKC recognized breed.
Whitelies - Body color white with red or dark markings. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.
Saddle Back - Overlong back, with a dip behind the withers.
Even Bite - Meeting of upper and lower incisors with no overlap. Also called level bite.
Pigeon-Breast - A narrow chest with a protruding breastbone.
Champion - A title conferred on a dog by the AKC as a result of defeating a specified number of dogs in specified competition at a series of AKC-licensed or -member dog shows.
Dander - Small scales from the skin, hair, or feathers of an animal, often causing an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
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.
