Flyball - A dog sport in which teams of dogs race against each other from their handlers, over a line of hurdles, to a box that releases a tennis ball to be caught when the dog presses the spring loaded pad, then back to their handlers while carrying the ball.
Best in Show - During a championship conformation show, the dog with the most points and wins earned.
Cushion - Fullness or thickness of the upper lips. (Pekingese)
Boxer - A medium-sized, short-haired dog of a breed developed in Germany, having a brownish coat and a short, square-jawed muzzle.
Tibetan Terrier - AKC recognized breed.
Crank Tail - A tail carried down and resembling a crank in shape.
Australian Cattle Dog - Also known as the Queensland Heeler or Blue Heeler, a herding dog developed in Australia. A medium-sized dog characterized by much energy and an independent streak.
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.
