Nose - (1) Organ of olfaction. (2) The ability to detect by means of scent.
Fever - In dogs, a body temperature reading over 103ƒ.
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.
Weimaraner - A large breed of hunting dog that originated in Germany, having a smooth grayish coat.
Hypothermia - Abnormally low body temperature, typically resulting from exposure to cold environmental conditions.
Honorable Scars - Scars from injuries suffered as a result of work.
Earthdog Events - Non competitive tests that gauge the trained and natural abilities of Dachshunds and small terriers to follow game to ground.
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.
