American English Coonhound - Foundation stock services breed
Dapple - A mottled or variegated coat color pattern. Single dapple is expressed as lighter color areas contrasting with the darker base color, which may be acceptable color. Looks like the merle effect in Shelties, Collies, etc., except that it is found in Dachshunds. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.
Soundness - The state of mental and physical health when all organs and faculties are complete and functioning normally, each in its rightful relation to the other.
Fallow - Pale cream to light fawn color; pale yellow; yellow-red. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.
Havanese - A small breed of dog with a soft coat originating in Cuba.
Phenotype - The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.
Clydesdale Terrier - A breed of small silky-haired terriers related to, but smaller than, the Skye terrier, having smaller and perfectly erect ears.
Barrel Hocks - Hocks that turn out, causing the feet to toe in. Also called spread hocks.
Bearded Collie - AKC recognized breed.
Brush - A bushy tail; a tail heavy with hair.
Cherry Eye - Prolapsed gland of the third eyelid.
Floating Rib - The last (or 13th rib), which is unattached to the other ribs.
Parvovirus - A highly contagious febrile disease of canines and especially dogs that is caused by a parvovirus (genus Parvovirus), is spread especially by contact with infected feces, and is marked by loss of appetite, lethargy, often bloody diarrhea and vomiting, and sometimes death called also parvo.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi - AKC recognized breed.
Snow Nose - Nose normally solid black, but acquires pink streak in winter. Also called winter nose.
Tibetan Mastiff - A very large powerful rough-coated dog native to central Asia.
Welsh Springer Spaniel - AKC recognized breed.
Whiskers - Vibrissae or sensory organs (hairs) on the sides of the muzzle.
