Retrieving Breeds - Term commonly applied to those sporting breeds that typically return birds to hand from water or over land.
Pompon - A rounded tuft of hair left on the end of the tail when the coat is clipped.
Congenital - Present at birth; may have genetic or environmental causes.
Spring of Ribs - Curvature of ribs for heart and lung capacity.
Bird Dog - A sporting dog bred and trained to hunt game birds.
Mandible - The bone of the lower jaw.
Saluki - An ancient breed of tall slender dog developed in Arabia and Egypt and having a smooth, silky, variously colored coat.
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.
