Anal glands - Glands which secrete a substance that is used by a dog to mark its territory. Located near the anus.
Uterus - A hollow muscular organ located in the pelvic cavity of female mammals in which the fertilized egg implants and develops. Also called womb.
Sussex Spaniel - AKC recognized breed.
Bloodline - Direct line of descent; pedigree.
Occiput - Dorsal, posterior point of the skull.
Lateral - Pertaining to the side.
Irish Water Spaniel - AKC recognized breed.
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.
