Rottweiler - AKC recognized breed.
Double Coat - An outer coat resistant to weather and protective against brush and brambles, together with an undercoat of softer hair for warmth and waterproofing. A dog with this type of coat can also be referred to as a double coat.
Alter - To castrate or spay (an animal, such as a cat or a dog).
Tracking Dog (TD) - A title awarded to a dog that has been recorded a Tracking Dog as a result of having passed an AKC-licensed or -member tracking test. The title may be combined with the UD (Utility Dog) title and shown as UDT.
Xiphoid Process - Cartilage process of the sternum.
Clumber Spaniel - AKC recognized breed.
Wirehair - A coat of hard, crisp, wiry texture.
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.
