Iris - The colored membrane surrounding the pupil of the eye.
Retrieving Breeds - Term commonly applied to those sporting breeds that typically return birds to hand from water or over land.
Luxation - Dislocation of an anatomical structure.
Embryo - An undeveloped fetus.
Miniature Pinscher - A breed of small dogs resembling the Doberman pinscher but typically reaching a height of only 25-30 centimeters (10-12 inches).
Flush - To drive birds from cover, to force them to take flight; to spring.
Pompon - A rounded tuft of hair left on the end of the tail when the coat is clipped.
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.
