Pen Breeding - Unwitnessed mating that occurred because the sire and dam were confined to the same area.
Badger - A grayish-brown color that may be mixed with a few dark hairs (Great Pyrenees, Sealyham Terriers). Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.
English Foxhound - AKC recognized breed.
Blaze - A white stripe running up the center of the face usually between the eyes.
Jabot - The apron of the Schipperke; the part situated between the front legs.
Crate - Portable container used for shipping, transporting, or housing dogs. Also called cage or kennel.
Akita - Also known as the Akita Inu, a large breed dog of Japanese origin
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.
