Gallop - Fastest of dog gaits; has a four-beat rhythm and often an extra period of suspension during which the body is propelled through the air with all four feet off the ground.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) - A hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that stimulates ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum in the female and the production of testosterone by the interstitial cells of the testis in the male.
Bandy Legs - Legs that bend outward.
Brushing - A gaiting fault, when parallel pasterns are so close that the legs brush in passing.
Newfoundland - AKC recognized breed.
Afghan Hound - AKC recognized breed.
Almond Eyes - An elongated eye shape, rather than rounded.
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.
