Pile - Dense undercoat of soft hair.
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.
Straight In Pastern - Little or no bend at the wrist.
Winging - A gaiting fault where one or both front feet twist outward as the limbs swing forward.
Basset Hound - AKC recognized breed.
Ground Color - The color of the hair at the point that is closest to the body.
Clipping - When pertaining to gait, the back foot striking the front foot.
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.
