Heel - Command to a dog to keep close beside its handler.
Rhodesian Ridgeback - A breed of large dog developed in Africa, having short, reddish-brown hair that forms a ridge along the back.
Recessive Gene - A gene that is phenotypically expressed in the homozygous state but has its expression masked in the presence of a dominant gene.
Spaniels - Any of several breeds of small-sized to medium-sized dogs, usually having drooping ears, short legs, and a wavy, silky coat.
Gastric - Of, relating to, or associated with the stomach.
Coronavirus - Disease characterized by vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration.
Back crossing - A form of inbreeding in which a dog is mated to its parent.
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.
