Molera - Incomplete, imperfect, or abnormal ossification of the skull.
Beauty Spot - A distinct spot, usually round, of colored hair, surrounded by the white spot of the blaze, on the topskull between the ears (Blenheim Spaniel or Boston Terrier).
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) - A progressive degeneration of the retina that is inherited.
Coarse - Considered a negative term, a dog not refined or harmonious in conformation.
Femur - Thigh bone. Extends from hip to stifle.
Briard - AKC recognized breed.
Layback - The angle of the shoulder blade as compared with the vertical plane viewed from the side.
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.
