Jack Russell Terrier - A terrier originating in England, having a small sturdy body, straight legs, and a smooth, mostly white coat that has brown or black markings.
Cocker Spaniel - AKC recognized breed.
Basset Hound - AKC recognized breed.
Newfoundland - AKC recognized breed.
Dorsal - The portion of the dog carried farthest from the substratum (i.e., away from the ground) during normal locomotion or side of the body furthest from the ground.
Nesting Behavior - Behavior of a pregnant female who prepares a place to give birth and nurture young.
Gaskin - The lower or second thigh.
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.
