German Shepherd Dog - A breed of large dog developed in Germany, having a dense grayish to brownish or black coat and often trained to assist the police and guide the blind.
Down Hairs - A term referring to the shortest hair on the dog, which is usually found next to the skin beneath the top coat and is soft and downy in texture.
Wind - To catch the scent of game.
Cushion - Fullness or thickness of the upper lips. (Pekingese)
Croup - The region of the pelvic girdle, formed by the sacrum and surrounding tissue.
Femur - Thigh bone. Extends from hip to stifle.
Lyme Borreliosis - More commonly known as Lyme disease, an infectious arthritis caused by spirochete bacteria.
Belgian Tervuren - AKC recognized breed.
Distemper - An infectious viral disease occurring in dogs, characterized by loss of appetite, a catarrhal discharge from the eyes and nose, vomiting, fever, lethargy, partial paralysis caused by destruction of myelinated nerve tissue, and sometimes death. Also called canine distemper.
Elbow - The posterior region of the articulation between the arm and forearm.
Goose Step - Accentuated lift of the forelimbs.
Shelly - A shallow, narrow body, lacking the correct amount of bone.
Tawny - Used, along with white, to describe Ibizan Hounds, this color is the color of lions (sandy yellow). Also referred to as Lion Tawny. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.
Underage Dam - Dam under eight months of age at the time of mating.
