Coat - The dog's hair covering. Most breeds have two coats - an outer coat and an undercoat.
Depth of Chest - An indication of the volume of space for heart and lungs, and commonly referenced to the elbow (i.e., above, at the level of, or below).
Glen of Imaal Terrier - AKC recognized breed.
Fever - In dogs, a body temperature reading over 103ƒ.
Irish Water Spaniel - AKC recognized breed.
Luxating Patella - A problem that causes the kneecap to slip when the joint is moved. Transmitted genetically and can lead to lameness.
Hocking Out - Spread hocks.
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.
