Snippy - A pointed, weak muzzle, lacking breadth and depth.
Steep - Used to denote incorrect angles of articulation. For example, a steep front describes a more upright shoulder placement than is preferred.
Irish Wolfhound - AKC recognized breed.
Brucellosis - A chronic disease caused by the bacterium Brucella canis and characterized by prolonged disorders of the genital tract, including infertility.
Sire - The male parent.
To accustom (the young of a mammal) to take nourishment other than by suckling.
Backyard breeder - A person who casually breeds purebred dogs with little or no regard to the breed standard, genetically linked defects or temperament.
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.
