Vascular - Of, characterized by, or containing vessels that carry or circulate fluids, such as blood, lymph, or sap, through the body of an animal or plant.
Unsound - A dog incapable of performing the functions for which it was bred.
Beaver - A mixture of white, gray, brown, and black hairs. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.
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.
Stifle - The joint of the hind leg between the thigh and the second thigh. The dog's knee.
Frozen Semen - Semen that is extracted, frozen, and stored for future use by a licensed veterinarian. The collection must be reported to the AKC, and the collector/storer must be an AKC-approved facility and in compliance with AKC record keeping practices.
Irish Terrier - AKC recognized breed.
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.
