Weimaraner - AKC recognized breed.
Mutation - A change of the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of an organism resulting in the creation of a new character or trait not found in the parental type.
Pathogen - An agent that causes disease, especially a living microorganism such as a bacterium or fungus.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) - A progressive degeneration of the retina that is inherited.
Cap - Darkly shaded color pattern on the skull of some breeds.
Kennel Cough - Tracheobronchitis of dogs or cats.
Blunt Muzzle - A square muzzle typical of many breeds such as the Mastiff and Pointers.
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.
