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Agility
An obstacle race for dogs. Dogs and handlers complete course made up of
jumps, A-frames, dog walks, weave pole, tunnels and other apparatus at a
controlled pace. Speed and accuracy are important in developing the skills
required for agility.
All-Breed Club
An organized group of dog fanciers, recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
and/or American Kennel Club (AKC) to hold all-breed dog shows and
performance events within their geographic boundaries. New clubs are
considered "Sanctioned" which means that although they are officially
recognized, they are not yet authorized to hold pointed shows. "Licensed"
clubs have successfully completed a series of pre-requisite qualifying
events, and are now authorized to conduct official all-breed events which
award points. "Member" clubs are licensed clubs who have opted to have a
representative regularly attend and represent their interests as a voting
member club of the CKC and/or AKC. An important requisite mission that all
clubs must perform is their duty to educate the general public on
responsible dog ownership, breeding practices, and the multi-faceted world
of purebred dogs.
All-Breed Show
An event where dogs are judged as to how closely each CONFORMS (hence the
term "conformation") to it's own breed's written standard of perfection.
Often shows are accompanied by Obedience Trials, Junior Showmanship
Competition, and some non-regular class events, such as sweepstakes and
futurities or Canine Good Citizen tests. Exhibitors are usually happy to
talk to you about their breed, their breeding program, etc. *after* they
have finished showing. Please do not touch or feed the dogs without first
receiving the owner's direct permission.
American Kennel Club
Organized in the late 1800's, the AKC is a body of licensed clubs whose
stated mission is to:
* Maintain a registry for purebred dogs and preserve its integrity. Sanction
dog events that promote interest in, and sustain the process of, breeding
for type and function of purebred dogs.
The AKC's stated objective is to advance the study, breeding, exhibiting,
running and maintenance of purebred dogs. AKC states its' core values as:
"The human/animal bond, which is perpetuated and supported by purpose-bred
dogs for companionship, sport, work, service, etc., is valuable. Dogs bring
joy and people who keep dogs as pets feel safer and live longer. All dogs
are wonderful, but purpose bred or purebred dogs are more predictable in
many important ways than random- bred dogs and therefore make better pets.
Pet ownership is more widespread in the US today than in any other country
of the world, at any time in history. More than 50% of all households have
pets; 36% keep dogs, about a third of which are recognizable breeds.
Breeding for type and function to create, preserve and improve breeds ties
modern urban populations with the 12,000 year tradition of animal husbandry,
now vanishing from the rest of our culture. In the last 100 years, this
country, along with the rest of the Western world, has undergone what many
historians call the most dramatic transformation in human history. It is the
shift from rural, agricultural society to an urban technological one. When
AKC was created, more than half of all Americans lived on farms. Even at the
turn of the century, 85% of all jobs were agriculturally based. Today, less
than one in fifty Americans lives on a farm but more than 50% of households
maintains positive contact with animals by keeping pets. Very few people
have hands-on experience in animal husbandry anymore-- and that make AKC's
constituents unique subject matter experts in an area that touches and
matters to half of all households. AKC breeders are the experts, the
preservationist, the ones who tie society to its past and support society's
present need to maintain the human/animal bond."
Armband
A number printed on paper which an exhibitor wears to indicate the entered
dog's (or Junior's) reference number in the judge's book and catalog. This
number is the only identification that the judge is allowed access to before
and during the competition.
Article
Items used in Obedience Trial competition which are utilized in exercises
testing retrieval on command or scent discrimination. These can be wooden,
leather or metal dumbbells.
Bait
When used as a verb, as "to bait the dog" or "to freebait," this refers to
using an item of food or toy to gain the dogs' attention; showing expression
and animation to the judge. When used as a noun, it refers to items of food
(usually cooked liver, cheese, or other treat) used to bait the dog to show
expression and animation.
Benched Show
An all-breed show specifically designed for public education and enjoyment,
wherein all dogs are required to stay in an assigned "benching area" for the
duration of the show, (except when being exercised, groomed, or exhibited)
in order that the public may easily view the exhibits up close and talk to
the breeders, owners, and handlers. There are very few benched shows left in
the USA - the ones that readily come to mind are Westminster Kennel Club in
New York City, International Kennel Club in Chicago, and Golden Gate in San
Francisco. These are very large, heavily attended shows by the public.
Excellent for the public, but can be exhausting for the exhibitors.
Best In Show (BIS)
A coveted award given to the ONE dog who, at the end of an all-breed dog
show, has successfully defeated ALL other dogs of all breeds entered that
day - by being judged to be the dog who - on that day, is considered to be
the most closely conforming to it's own breed's written standard of
excellence. The rosette given for a BIS win is red, white and blue.
Best Junior Handler (BJH)
The award given to the ONE Junior Handler at an all-breed or specialty show,
who is judged to have exhibited the highest degree of skill in presenting
their dog as effectively and skillfully as possible, by way of defeating the
balance of other junior handling entrants. The rosette given for a BJH win
is pink and green.
Best of Winners (BOW)
A competition between the Winners Dog and the Winners Bitch, held during the
Best of Breed Competition, whereby the two dogs are judged as to which one
is considered to be most closely conformed to its written breed standard.
The winner of BOW receives the highest number of points given to that
breed's WD or WB that day. For instance, if it was only two points in Dogs
that day, and 4 points in Bitches, and the Dog won Best of Winners, he, too
would be awarded 4 points.
Bitch
A female dog. NOT a dirty word. Get used to it.
Brace
Two dogs of the same breed and exact same ownership being shown together as
a pair in order to display the breeder's consistency in their breeding
program. Dogs selected to be shown in a brace should display the same
attributes, virtues, style and type. Brace competition is a non-regular
competition and no points are awarded.
Bred By
A competitive class in conformation, the Bred by Exhibitor class is a
breeder's showcase of the specimens s/he is most proud of - and those that
they wish to represent the best of their kennel. Exhibits must be shown by
the actual breeder of record - not a handler. AKC has recently implemented a
program to award dogs who finish their championships entirely from the BBE
class. A medallion is given to the breeder as special recognition.
Breed
Used as a verb, to breed is to cause the reproduction of two animals. As a
noun, the term "Breed" is used to describe a particular sub-species of
animals of similar type and heritage, who have been carefully and
intentionally bred to meet certain functional, temperamental, and physical
characteristics. "Breed competition" or "in the breed ring" are also common
references to competiting in the conformation classes at a dog show.
Breed Standard
A written standard of excellence describing the functional, temperamental,
and physical attributes which the dedicated students and caretakers of the
breed - via their national parent organization, have agreed upon as the
official description of perfection for their particular breed.
Campaign (Conformation)
To enter and compete in a large number of shows with a Champion of Record (a
"Special") - in order to obtain national rankings by way of defeating the
greatest number of other dogs. Most commonly done by using the services of a
Professional Handler. Requires a substantial investment and an excellent dog
and handler.
Campaign (Obedience)
To enter and compete in a large number of obedience trials at the Open or
Utility level. Points are accumulated with the scores achieved. Top dogs are
recognized by the CKC and/or the AKC for placements in both the breed and
group. An overall "Top 10" list is accumulated of the dogs and handlers that
achieve the highest point totals in their respective countries during a
calendar year.
Canine Good Citizen
AKC's temperament certification program aimed mostly towards the general
public as an encouragement to buy/breed only temperamentally sound dogs, and
to do at least a *little* obedience training, so that their dogs will be
welcome, safe, and happy in public situations. Dogs and their handlers are
put through a series of simple exercises such as walking on lead through a
crowd of strangers, sitting on command, standing for examination, response
to being left alone for a moment, etc. Successful participants are given a
certificate of achievement. Although the "CGC" is NOT an official AKC title,
many people are proud to list this among their dogs accomplishments, as it
represents that the dog is of stable temperament in public.
The CKC
The Canadian Kennel Club is devoted to encouraging, guiding and advancing
the interests of purebred dogs and their responsible owners and breeders in
Canada. It promotes the knowledge and understanding of the benefits which
dogs can bring to Canada and the means by which these benefits can most
effectively be enjoyed. The CKC cooperates with governments at all levels in
Canada in the development of legislation which will effectively control the
activities of irresponsible dog owners and breeders without unduly
restricting responsible owners and breeders. The C.K.C maintains a system of
registration of purebred dogs that satisfies the requirements of the Animal
Pedigree Act, Agriculture Canada and the Club members. It maintains a system
whereby clubs and associations wishing to do so may hold dogs shows,
obedience trials, field trials and other trials, tests and activities for
purebred dogs under the auspices of and in accordance with the rules,
regulations, standards, policies and procedures established by the Club. It
encourages and assists persons and organizations engaged in these activities
and co-operates with other associations and clubs engaged in furthering the
interests of purebred animals.
Catalogue
A document sold at shows which lists each entered dog's entry number, class
entered, registered name and number, breeder, owner, sire, dam, and date of
birth. Excellent tool for following along with the competition and looking
for patterns in breeding that you prefer, as well as breeders and exhibitors
to contact. If the show also has obedience classes the catalogue will list
each dog by class and entry numbers. It will also list the same information
about the handler and dog as for the conformation classes.
Champion
In AKC competition, a Champion of Record ("CH") title is given to a dog or
bitch who has won a total of 15 points at licensed AKC shows. At least 6 of
these points must have come from "Major" wins (see "Points") under different
judges. A Champion of Record may then enter and compete in the Best of Breed
competition, and the "CH" becomes an official prefix to the dog's registered
name. In CKC competition, a Champion of Record ("CH") title is given to a
dog or bitch earning 10 points at licensed CKC shows under at least 3
different judges. As with the AKC, a Champion of Record may then enter and
compete in the Best of Breed competition, and the "CH" becomes an official
prefix to the dog's registered name. Champions are often referred to as
"specials" - usually when they are being actively campaigned. Champions of
Record also used to be commonly referred to as "bench champions" referring
to the formerly common practice of holding benched shows.
Choke
As a noun, a "choke" is a metal, nylon, or leather collar consisting of a
straight piece of the material, usually joined by looping it through one of
two rings on each end. This is the most common collar worn by dogs in the
breed ring. Worn properly, with the pull loop coming off the top of the
head, this does NOT actually choke the dog, but rather gives a quick
correction to get the dog's attention. It immediately releases. Kind of a
quick "Hello?!" or "Hey, knock it off!" signal from the handler to the dog.
Classes
Although there ARE actual instructional classes available to learn to handle
dogs in many performance events, the most common use of the term "Classes"
is when referring to the different class divisions which are available to
show your dog in when entered at a dog show. In conformation, the "class
dogs" (those who have not finished their championships) are divided first by
sex (males go in first), then further divided by age group and experience
level.
Regular Conformatoin Classes are:
*
Junior Puppy 6 months to under 9 months ("6 to 9")
*
Senior Puppy 9 months to under 12 months ("9 to 12")
* 12 months to under 18 months ("12 to 18") (Specialties only)
*
Novice (for unpointed dogs)
*
Bred By Exhibitor ("Bred-By" - shown by the dog's breeder)
*
Canadian Bred ("CanBred" - bred & whelped in Canada) or AmBred bred amd
whelped in the US
*
Open (open to all purebred dogs at least 6 mos old, but usually containing
fully mature dogs)
The first place winners of each of these classes in each sex compete for
Winners Dog or Winners Bitch. These two remaining dogs are the only dogs of
that breed who, at that show, receive points towards their championships.
These two dogs also compete in the Specials Only class for Best of Breed
that day.
In obedience competition, the following classes exist:
*
Novice A - dogs and handlers that are trying to obtain a CD for the first
time
*
Novice B - dogs and handlers that are trying to obtain a CD that have an
OTCH on a dog or are professional trainers
*
Open A - dogs and handlers that are trying to obtain a CDX for the first
time
*
Open B - dogs and handlers that have obtained a CDX or are professional
trainers.
*
Utility (Canadian) - those trying to obtain the UD and OTCH designation
*
Utility A (American) - those trying to obtain the UD title for the first
time
*
Utility B (American) - those trying to obtain an OTCH in the US
In obedience competition, dogs and handlers compete for "LEGS" which are
qualifying scores of 170 or more out of a possible 200. To earn a title, a
dog and handler must get 3 "LEGS" under at least 2 different judges.
Closing Date
The last date by which entries must be received by the show superintendent
or secretary, in order for an entry to be valid and included in the show's
competition. Entries usually close 3-4 weeks prior to the show date in order
to allow the club to arrange the judging schedule and prepare and print the
catalogs etc. Closing dates are always listed clearly in the premium lists,
as well as in the CKC's "Dogs in Canada" magazine for Canadian Shows or for
American shows, the AKC's Gazette
Conformation
How well a specific dog's structure, type and temperament conform to it's
breed's written standard of excellence.
Conformation competition is also commonly referred to as "breed
competition."
The term "dog confirmation," on the other hand, is reserved for dogs who
confirm their faith by regularly attending Catholic Mass.
Crate
A containment unit used to safely transport and house a dog during rest
periods. Dogs feel very safe and secure in their crates, which double as
their private "dens." Crates are a CRITICAL piece of safety equipment for
ALL dogs travelling in cars. Crates function in much the same way as does a
child's safety seat; preventing dogs from being hurled through glass windows
during a collision, and taking the impact of a crash. DOGS (and people for
that matter) SHOULD *NEVER* ride loose in the back of a truck. If you
wouldn't allow your three year old barefoot human child to stand on a hot or
wet and slippery truckbed floor with no protection from the elements or from
the effects of a sudden stop, bump, turn, or collision, why would you allow
your dog??!! Illegal in most states and grounds for *immediate* and
non-negotiable, contractually enforced return of any dog we adopt into a new
family.
Croup
The lower spinal region of a dog, containing the back of the pelvis to the
root of the tail.
Crufts
"The" international dog show of the year, held outside of London, England
each March. Visit Crufts' page.
Dog
Used specifically, a term to describe a MALE canine. Generally, a term used
to describe the canine species.
Ex
A handy term used to refer to one's former spouse (you know - the one who
hated dogs :) --OR-- an abbreviation for the verb to exercise (potty) one's
dog - allowing them to eliminate, stretch their legs, etc. As in "I'm going
to ex the dogs before bed."
Ex-Pen
A portable wire fencing unit taken to shows to allow dogs a safe, clean
place to eliminate and stretch out.
Finish
In conformation competition, to finish means to have won enough points to be
awarded the title of Champion of Record. In obedience a finish is a
transitional movement the dog makes between the completion of a recall, and
the return to the heel position.
Flexi
"Flexi-Lead" is the common brand name of a retractable, spring loaded lead
which allows a dog to wander and traverse at a distance from the handler
without getting caught up in the lead itself. Not used in competition, but a
god-send for casual walks and exercises. Available at any large pet supply
store or from vendors at a show.
Flyball
A canine sport for dogs. A relay race with consisting of 4 dogs that
individually run over 4 hurdles placed 10 feet apart and retrieve a tennis
ball after triggering a box. The dog must then return back over the jumps
with the tennis ball in their mouth. Once the dog has crossed the finish
line, the next dog goes. Once all 4 dogs have completed, the race is over.
This sport is played with two lanes and whichever team crosses the finish
line first wins the race. Dogs compete for titles as well as for rosettes
for defeating other teams.
Free Bait
To use food, toy, or some other enticement to get the dog to stack properly
(without physical interaction from the handler) and show alert, animated
expression while standing in the breed ring being judged. The term "free"
comes from "hands-free."
Futurity
A non-regular competition whereby the breeder nominates a litter before it
is whelped, and enters the produce from that litter in a special competition
(usually held at National Specialty Shows). The idea is that these dogs
represent that breeders best efforts in researching and planing their
highest quality litter for that year, based upon their knowledge,
understanding and confidence of the genetic potential of the proposed
breeding.
Gait
The most efficient way of moving for a particular dog. Most breeds are
gaited at a trot or jogging speed.
Garden (The)
Slang for the Westminster Kennel Club's high visibility, prestigious, and
well respected benched show held in New York City's Madison Square Garden
each February. Normally held and internationally televised on the Monday and
Tuesday of the second week in February each year. The '98 show will be held
during the third week in February, due to scheduling conflicts with Madision
Square Garden.
Get
The offspring of a stud dog.
Groom
To bathe, dry, comb, clip and scissors a dog to best exhibit its virtues.
Very strict rules and traditions govern "correct" grooming, and significant
talent and experience is required to become excellent at show-grooming the
coated breeds.
Group(s)
Groupings of dogs by their traditional functional similarities. The AKC and
CKC currently has seven groups;
1.
Sporting (dogs used for upland gamebird hunting i.e. retrievers, pointers,
setters, spaniels)
2.
Hound (dogs who track by sight or scent)
3.
Working (guard, pulling and/or rescue dogs)
4.
Terrier (dogs who were bred to kill vermin)
5.
Toy (dogs who were bred strictly as small companions to people)
6.
Non-Sporting (dogs whose original job no longer exists, or who no longer are
used for their original function)
7.
Herding (Dogs bred to gather and move livestock - formerly part of the
Working Group)
Each recognized breed belongs to a specific Group. Each breed awards a Best
of Breed (BOB) winner to represent that breed in the afternoon's Group
competition, whereby the BOB contestants compete for group placement awards
of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in group. The winner of each group's first place
award goes on to represent their group in the Best in Show competition at
the end of the day.
Handler
The person presenting the dog in competition. Often a term used to refer to
a professional handler.
Judge
An adjudicating official tasked with evaluating and comparing how well, in
his/her opinion, and in comparison to the other dogs entered in the class
that day, a dog conforms to its breed's written standard of excellence.
Other performance events also have official judges.
Judging Schedule
A small (usually free) publication offered by the superintendent/show
secretary which lists when and where each breed will be judged that day, and
by whom. For a complete listing of dogs, their breeders, owners, etc, buy a
complete catalog.
Junior
A young person between the ages of 10 and up to their 18th birthday, who
competes with other juniors of similar age/experience levels in exhibiting
their technical skills of handling dogs, ring conduct, and sportsmanship.
Junior Handling
The actual competitive classes offered for Juniors exhibiting their handling
skills, which are usually offered at dog shows and matches. The AKC and CKC
offer classes for two age groups, each divided by skill:
*
Novice Junior (Ages 10 up to 14, who have won less than three 1st place
awards with competition)
*
Novice Senior (Ages 14 up to 18, who have won less than three 1st place
awards with competition)
*
Open Junior (Ages 10 up to 14, who have won at least three 1st place awards
with competition)
*
Open Senior (Ages 14 up to 18, who have won at least three 1st place awards
with competition)
The first place winners of each of these four classes compete for Best
Junior Handler.
Lead
A thin leather, nylon, cotton, etc. piece of material usually with a metal
snap or clip connector on one end to attach to the dog's collar, and a loop
on the other end for the handler to hold on to, leading the dog around the
show ring. This is not called a leash - which is a thick piece of material
used to take your dogs for a walk or compete in obedience.
Loin
The area of the body between the last ribcage and the beginning of the
pelvis. (In human terms, this would be the waist). The lower portion of the
loin is known as the "tuck-up."
Major
"A Major" is a big win for a class dog who has defeated enough dogs that day
by going Winners Dog or Winners Bitch, to earn either 3, 4, or 5 points
towards its championship. The point schedule is different for each breed,
sex, and region, depending upon entries. Also see "Points" definition below.
National
An annual specialty show hosted by the breed's national parent breed club.
Usually considered that breed's most important, competitive, and prestigious
event to win or place well in.
Novice A/B
Basic level Obedience classes. Dogs successfully achieving three qualifying
scores ("legs") of at least 170 out of 200 points (including earning at
least 50% of available points for each separate exercise) are awarded the
title "Companion Dog" and are allowed to add the "CD" suffix to their
registered name. Obedience classes are divided into two groups; (A and B) -
"A" for exhibitors who have not yet added this title to a dog's name that
they have either handled or trained, and "B" or more experienced exhibitors
who have. Exercises in these classes include:
1.
Heel on Leash and Figure Eight........40 points
2.
Stand for Examination....................30 points
3.
Heel Free (off leash) ........................40 points
4.
Recall (return to handler and sit front)......30 points
5.
Long Sit (1 minute)...........................30 points
6.
Long Down (3 minutes) .....................30 points
Maximum Total Score....................200 points
In AKC competition the stand for exam is done off leash and in CKC
competition the Stand for Exam is done off leash and in CKC competition the
Stand for Exam is done on leash.
Novice Junior
A handling class for young people between the ages of 10 and up to their
14th birthday who have not yet won three first place awards in a novice
handling class *with* competition.
Novice Senior
A handling class for young people between the ages of 14 and up to their
18th birthday who have not yet won three first place awards in a novice
handling class *with* competition.
Obedience
A competitive performance event whereby the dog and handler are judged on
their ability to execute a predetermined set of exercises which display the
dog's ability to adhere to certain commands. Dogs are scored on their
tractability, style, and execution using a *very* strict scale of 0 - 200
points. Dogs achieving 3 qualifying scores ("legs") of at least 170 are
awarded official AKC/CKC titles as suffixes to their registered name. The
three regular AKC/CKC obedience classes - in order of degree of difficulty)
are:
*
Novice (which earns the title of "Companion Dog" or "CD")
*
Open (which earns the title of "Companion Dog Excellent" or "CDX")
*
Utility (which earns the title of "Utility Dog" or "UD")
There are additional titles available for dogs competing at the highest
levels, such as UDX for dogs earning 10 qualifying scores in both Open B and
Utility B, and OTCH (Obedience Trial Champion). Obedience Trials can be held
in conjunction with all-breed conformation shows, or as independent events.
The AKC is now in the process of creating a special "juniors" obedience
division to encourage kids to get involved! Yeah AKC!
In Canada, 3 UD legs earns the title of OTCH. In the US 100 points must be
collected to earn the title of OTCH.
Occiput
A boney section of the skull located at the back of the topskull. Also known
as an Occipital Protuberance. This bone, during puberty, or if not situated
properly in an adult, creates an unattractive bump (or protuberance) in the
shape of the headpiece. Situated properly, it creates a slight dome to the
skull.
Open A/B
Mid-level obedience classes (off leash) which earn the suffix title of
Companion Dog Excellent ("CDX") when they earn three qualifying scores of at
least 170 out of 200 points (including earning at least 50% of available
points for each separate exercise) from three different judges. Obedience
classes are divided into two groups; (A and B) - "A" for exhibitors who have
not yet added this title to a dog's name that they have either handled or
trained, and "B" or more experienced exhibitors who have. Exercises include:
1.
Heel Free and Figure Eight.............40 points
2.
Drop on Recall.........................30 points
3.
Retrieve on Flat.......................20 points
4.
Retrieve over High Jump................30 points
5.
Broad Jump.............................20 points
6.
Long Sit - out of site.................30 points
7.
Long Down - out of site................30 points
Maximum Total Score.......................200 points
Open Junior
A handling class for young people between the ages of 10 and up to their
14th birthday who have already won three first place awards in a novice
handling class *with* competition.
Open Senior
A handling class for young people between the ages of 14 and up to their
18th birthday who have already won three first place awards in a novice
handling class *with* competition.
Parent Club (aka National Breed Club)
The officially recognized national organization governing each specific
breed's independent specialty clubs. Parent clubs or "National Breed Clubs"
are tasked with being the official guardians of their breeds and their
written standards and stud book in this country, and to protect the welfare
and integrity of their respective breeds.
Pastern
The area between a dog's paws and it's lower arm, which - in the front -
relates to a human wrist area, and in the rear relates to a human's sole of
foot. In the rear, the pasterns are topped by "hocks" which relate to a
human heel / ankle bone. Often, this entire rear foot assembly in general is
mistakenly referred to as the "hock." A good way to understand and visualize
the components of a dogs foot / leg assembly is to sit in a chair barefooted
and rest your weight on just your bent toes. Your toes and ball of foot
would be the dog's "paw" or foot; your soles would be the pasterns, and your
heels/ankle would be the hocks. See also Stifle and Patella.
Patella
The knee joint of a dog's rear legs which allow the dog's legs to bend and
flex as they move. The patellar joint consists of bone, ligaments and muscle
tissue. A frequent disorder of this joint, Patellar luxation is a looseness
or hyperextension of the joining tendons which allows the kneecap to slip
off of its "runners" causing pain and inability to move correctly. Luxated
Patellae can be surgically corrected. LP is thought to be a genetically
inheritable tendency, but can also be caused by injury.
Points
In conformation ("breed") competition, CKC & AKC award between one and five
points towards their Champion of Record title - depending on the regional
point schedule and/or how many dogs defeated - to both the Winners Dog and
Winners Bitch of each breed entered at a show.To receive the title of
Champion in Canada a dog must earn at least 10 points, winning points from
at least e judges. To receive the title of Champion in US, a dog must earn
at least 15 points; at least 6 of which must come from two different judges,
and be "majors." A "major" is a substantial achievement earned by defeating
a large number of dogs relative to that breed. A major consists of either 3,
4, or 5 points. In obedience competition, points are awarded towards the
Obedience Trial Champion title based on scores and the number of dogs
defeated. 100 points earns the title of OTCH in the US. Points are also
given out to qualifying scores in the Open and Utility level and accumulate
within a calendar year to determine placing within the breed and within the
group. While earning each title scores are given to the dog and handler. Any
score over 170 points earns a qualifying "leg" towards their title. Three
"legs" and the dog earns the title associated with the scores. In junior
handling competition, points are garnered by the number of competitors
defeated. In the most widely recognized scoring system, which AKC is in the
process of beginning to track, one point is awarded for each competitor you
defeat. (You do not count yourself, as you did not defeat yourself). The
Best Jr. Handler receives one point for each other competitor entered and
defeated that day.
Post Sternum
The "breastbone" on a dog. Located on its forechest midway between its point
of shoulders, a somewhat protruding post sternum is desirable in most
sporting, working, and herding breed - as it is thought to indicate a chest
cavity large enough to accommodate lungs and heart expansion as they work in
heavy physical activity.
Premium List
A publication created by the show superintendent or secretary which is
mailed to prospective exhibitors, listing the show giving club, the date and
location of the show, the judges, classes and awards ("premiums") offered,
etc. Premium lists contain forms and fees for entering, and list the closing
date by which entries must be received. You may request a specific premium
list by contacting the show superintendent or secretary for the show you are
interested in. The name of the super/sec for each individual show in Canada
is listed in the CKC Dogs in Canada magazine. The names of the super/sec in
the US for each individual show is listed in the AKC gazette.
Produce
The offspring of a brood bitch.
Regional
A grouping of states with similar numbers of entries, which AKC designates
as a Region for calculating point schedules.
Reserve (or Reserve Winners)
See "Winners Bitch" and/or "Winners Dog" descriptions below.
Ring Steward
A judge's assistant who is tasked with coordinating the logistics of getting
the exhibitors and their dogs into and out of the rings efficiently.
Stewards check in the exhibitors, answer questions about ring procedures,
call in the classes, prepare the ribbons and trophies for distribution, and
maintain their own marked catalogs as back-up documentation for official
placements. Stewards are responsible for the smooth operation of their
rings, and the comfort of the judges they are assigned to assist. Some
Stewards are club volunteers while others are paid for their professional
services.
Roadwork
To exercise and condition a dog usually by walking, jogging, or biking.
Secretary
A show official (usually an individual person) licensed by the CKC or AKC,
and hired by the show giving club to act as the coordinating management for
the show. The secretary usually generates and distributes the premium lists,
receives the entries, creates the catalogs, provides the equipment and
materials needed, keeps all the records and generates the reports for CKC.
Set Up
The area on the show grounds in which you establish your home-base for
grooming and holding your dogs while you are not in the ring. Pray for a
space close to the rings with an electrical outlet!
Sidegait
The movement of a dog as it is seen from the dog's side. Look for how
effectively it tracks, and how appropriately it reaches with it's front
legs, and drives off of it's rear.
Slicker
A small grooming tool with a rectangular head on the end containing fine
teeth with bent tops which is used to separate and brush out topcoat and
furnishings such as hock hair.
Special
Slang for a Champion of Record who is being actively campaigned.
Specialty
A show consisting of only one breed, given by a "Specialty Club." Specialty
clubs are groups of individuals (breeders, exhibitors, pet enthusiasts,
etc.) who share a passion for a specific breed of dogs, and who host events
specific to promoting that breed. Specialties usually draw a large entry of
dogs, and wins garnered from specialties are very high visibility within the
national family of that breed's fanciers.
Stack
To cause your dog to stand in a manner that best displays it's virtues. In
most breeds, the dog's forelegs are stacked in alignment with their withers,
and their rear pasterns are squarely aligned and presented at a 90 degree
angle from the floor. There are exceptions by breed i.e. German Shepherd
Dogs, etc. One may "Hand stack" their dog by manually placing each foot in
it's best position, or else "Free stack" by using a hands free method of
using bait, verbal commands, body language, or lead correction to get the
dog to stack itself.
Standard
The officially recognized written description of an ideal specimen of a
specific breed. This is the document judges are tasked to interpret when
judging in the breed ring, where dogs are judged as to how well they conform
to this written standard of excellence. Original breed standards are written
by the national parent clubs of each individual breed, and are then adopted
by the Kennel Club of the appropriate county, ie CKC/AKC.
Sternum
See "Post Sternum"
Steward
See "Ring Steward" above.
Stifle
The curved area on a dog's rear legs containing the thighs and patella
(knee). The actual bend of stifle regulates how much flexibility the dog
will have to drive off of its rear.
Stop
The skeletal junction on the skull's foreface between the back of the muzzle
and the beginning of the topskull. Collies and Afghans have very little
"stop" and Chihuahuas, Labrador Retrievers, and St. Bernards have a great
deal of "stop."
Superintendent
A show official (usually a professional show managing company) licensed by
the CKC/AKC, and hired by the show giving club to act as the coordinating
management team for the show. The superintendent usually generates and
distributes the premium lists, receives the entries, creates the catalogs,
provides the equipment and materials needed, keeps all the records and
generates the reports for the appropriate kennel club.
Sweepstakes
A non-regular class, usually offered at specialty shows, which are
specifically designed to recognize outstanding young dogs and puppies.
Winners of Best in Sweeps, Best Opposite Sex in Sweeps, and often all of the
class placement winners, receive a portion of the entry fees as prizes for
their placement. Sweepstakes are the only classes where money prizes are
normally awarded.
Tack
Equipment (collars, leads, grooming products, combs, brushes, shears, etc)
used to prepare and show a dog. Hopefully found in a "Tack Box" when not in
use.
Topline
The spinal section of a dog from it's withers (top of shoulder blades) to
the end of it's croup (at the tail root).
Utility A/B
Highest level of obedience classes for people seeking to earn the suffix
title of Utility Dog ("UD") when they earn three qualifying scores of at
least 170 out of 200 points (including earning at least 50% of available
points for each separate exercise) from three different judges. Obedience
classes are divided into two groups; (A and B) - "A" for exhibitors who have
not yet added this title to a dog's name that they have either handled or
trained, and "B" or more experienced exhibitors who have. Exercises (all off
leash) include:
1.
Signal Exercise.....................40 points
2.
Scent Discrimination Article #1.....30 points *
3.
Scent Discrimination Article #2.....30 points *
4.
Directed Retrieve...................30 points
5.
Moving Stand and Examination........30 points
6.
Directed Jumping....................40 points
Maximum Total Score....................200 points
* The scent discrimination exercise is different in both Canada and in the
US. In Canada, there are 3 articles, wood, metal and leather. In the US only
the wood and metal are used.
In the US, there are A and B classes. Once the UD is achieved in the US,
competitors continue to compete for placements to accumulate 100 points to
earn their OTCH designation. In Canada, there is only the one Utility class.
In Canada, 3 legs earns the title UD and OTCH.
Veterans
A non-regular but competitive class for dogs at least 7 years old, designed
to honor those dogs who have maintained their structural integrity, health,
vigor and love of showing into their golden years. Boxes of Kleenex are
mandatory at ringside...trust me.
Westminster KC
A very prestigious all-breed /all-champions limited entry benched show held
in New York City's Madison Square Garden each February, The Westminster
Kennel Club show is legendary. The WKC show is the 2nd oldest sporting event
in the United States, younger only than the Kentucky Derby. A major social
event as well, "The Garden" is an event every dog lover should attend at
least once. Normally nationally televised over two nights. Also see "Garden"
above.
Withers
The point at which the shoulder blades (scapulae) meet. This critical
structural point and its adjoining muscles and ligaments regulate how
effectively a dog is able to cover ground with the rest of its front
assembly. the tightness or looseness of the shoulders can make the
difference between a sloppy thrown front and a clean tracking one. The
angulation that the shoulders make create the transition between the neck
and spine, and contribute to how easily a dog can reach ahead of itself and
how it carries it's head. The withers is also the point at which actual
HEIGHT of a dog is measured with a tool called a wicket. The height of the
dog needs to be determined for obedience, agility and flyball competition as
it will determine the jumping height of the dog.
Whelp
To give birth to a litter of puppies. A pregnant bitch is considered to be
"in whelp." When she is giving birth, she is said to be "whelping."
Winners Bitch
The class (aka "unfinished" or "non-champion") bitch who has defeated all
other class bitches of that breed at that show is the ONE female of that
breed to be awarded points towards her championship . The first place
winners from each of the bitch classes in that breed that day**, compete for
Winners Bitch. **This would be the 1st place 6-9 month Puppy Bitch, the 1st
place 9-12 Puppy Bitch, the 1st place 12-18 Junior Bitch, the 1st place
Novice Bitch, the 1st Place Bred-by Bitch, the First place Can-Bred Bitch,
and the 1st place Open Bitch. After one Winners Bitch is selected, the bitch
who originally took 2nd place to her in the classes is asked to come in and
compete with the remaining bitches for "Reserve Winners Bitch." The winner
of the "Reserve" is like a "runner- up" and is only awarded points if, in
the future, the Winners Bitch is found to be disqualified for some reason
and the award is disallowed. During the Best of Breed competition, which is
held after all class dogs (male and female) of that breed have been judged,
the Winners Bitch and Winners Dog compete with each other for "Best of
Winners." They may *also* be awarded Best of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex
to BOB against the other, already finished champions in the BOB competition.
Winners Dog
Same as above, but for males. Substitute "Dog" for "Bitch" where
appropriate.
TITLES AND ABBREVIATIONS
For details about what these terms and titles mean, check for definition
above.
*
AI-Artificial Insemination
*
AKC - American Kennel Club
*
ABC - American Boxer Club
*
Am/Can-American and Canadian
*
BBE-Bred By Exhibitor
*
BCC - Boxer Club of Canada
*
BCSWO-Boxer Club of South Western Ontario
*
BIS-Best In Show
*
BISS-Best In Specialty Sweepstakes (NOT Best In Specialty Show which is
actually a "Specialty BOB")
*
BJH-Best Junior Handler - (See Junior Handling above)
*
BOH-Breeder, Owner, Handler
*
BOS-Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed
*
BW-Best of Winners (see Winners Bitch above)
*
CD-Companion Dog (AKC/CKC obedience title from the Novice A/B class)
*
CDX-Companion Dog Excellent (AKC/CKC obedience title from the Open A/B
class)
*
CERF-Canine Eye Registry Foundation (A group of board certified Veterinary
Ophthalmologists who maintain a registry of purebred dogs that the ACVO
Diplomats (members) examine and have found to be unaffected by major
heritable eye disease. CERF also maintains a research data base which
consists of information that is generated by all examinations done by ACVO
Diplomats. Reports generated from this resource help breeders and
ophthalmologists identify trends in eye disease and breed susceptibility.
CERF is dedicated to educating the public on matters involving canine eye
disease. CERF provides a variety of reports, the CERF newsletter and other
eye disease materials to help educate the owner/breeder on heritable eye
disease questions, healthy breeding stock, and breed- specific eye problems)
*
CGC-Canine Good Citizen (AKC certificate (not an official title) indicating
that the dog has successfully participated in AKC's CGC test-a casual set of
exercises testing the dog's skills and basic obedience)
*
CH - Champion of Record (CKC/AKC title awarded to dogs who have been awarded
at least 10/15 points, including two majors in the breed ring, where their
conformation to the written standard of excellence for their breed is
judged. See "Champion" definition above)
*
FDX-Flyball Dog Excellent title award to a dog that competes in flyball and
earns 100 points.
*
NA-Novice Agility (AKC title awarded to dogs who completes 3 legs in AKC
novice agility.
*
NAC - Novice Agility certificate earned by a dog who completes 3 legs in
NADAC novice agility.
*
NOBC-Northern Ontario Boxer Club
*
OA-Open Agility certificate earned by a dog who completes 3 legs in AKC open
agility.
*
OFA - Orthopedic Foundation for Animals - A research, diagnostic, and
registration organization of veterinary orthopedists whose mission is to
organize, collate and disseminate information concerning orthopedic and
genetic disease of animals. To advise, encourage control and establish
programs to lower the incidence of orthopedic and genetic diseases. To
encourage and finance researches in orthopedic and genetic disease in
animals. The OFA is a diagnostic service and registry for:
o
Hip Dysplasia-canine and feline
o
Elbow Dysplasia
o
Patellar Luxation
o
Craniomandibular osteopathy
o
Copper Toxicosis-Bedlington Terriers
o
Cardiac Registry
o
Thyroid Registry
o
Von Willebrand's Disease-Shetland Sheepdog, Doberman Pinscher, Scottish
Terriers
o
Phosphofructokinase Deficiency-Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel
o
Progressive Retinal Atrophy-Irish Setter
o
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency-Basenji
*
PHA-Professional Handlers' Association
*
SAS-Subaeortal Arterial Stenosis a serious genetic disorder of the cardiac
system, causing heart murmurs.
*
SHDCH-Scent Hurdle Dog Champion (CKC certificate awarded to a dog that
competes succesfully in Scent Hurdle Dog Racing)
*
TD-Tracking Dog (CKC/AKC title awarded to dogs who have qualified in this
first level of Tracking Test)
*
TDX-Tracking Dog Excellent (CKC/AKC title awarded to dogs who have qualified
in this highest level of Tracking Test)
*
WB-Winners Bitch (see definition above in terminology section)
*
WD-Winners Dog (see definition above in terminology section)
A
Aa-Am
American Water Spaniel
American Water Spaniel
* Affenpinscher
* Afghan Hound
* Africanis
* Aidi
* Airedale terrier
* Akita Inu
* Alangu Mastiff
* Alano Español
* Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
* Alaskan Husky
* Alaskan Klee Kai
* Alaskan Malamute
* Alopekis
* Alpine Dachsbracke
* American Akita
* American Bulldog
* American Cocker Spaniel
* American Eskimo Dog
* American Foxhound
* American Mastiff
* American Pit Bull Terrier
* American Staffordshire Terrier
* American Water Spaniel
An-Az
* Anatolian Shepherd Dog
* Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie
* Appenzeller Sennenhund
* Argentine Dogo
* Ariege Pointer
* Ariegeois
* Armant
* Artois Hound
* Australian Bulldog
* Australian Cattle Dog
* Australian Kelpie
* Australian Shepherd
* Australian Silky Terrier
* Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
* Australian terrier
* Austrian black and tan hound
* Austrian Pinscher
* Azawakh
B
Ba-Bh
Beagle
Beagle
* Bakharwal Dog
* Bandog
* Banjara Mastiff
* Barbet
* Basenji
* Basque Shepherd Dog
* Basset Artésien Normand
* Basset Bleu de Gascogne
* Basset Fauve de Bretagne
* Basset Griffon Vendeen
* Basset Hound
* Bavarian Mountain Hound
* Beagle
* Beagle-Harrier
* Bearded Collie
* Bearded Tibetan Mastiff
* Beauceron
* Bedlington Terrier
* Belgian Shepherd Dog
o Groenendael
o Laekenois
o Malinois
o Tervueren
* Bergamasco
* Berger Blanc Suisse
* Berger Picard
* Bernese Mountain Dog
Bi-Bo
* Bichon Frisé
Bloodhound
Bloodhound
* Biewer
* Billy
* Bisben
* Black and Tan Coonhound
* Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound
* Blackmouth Cur
* Black Norwegian Elkhound
* Black Russian Terrier
* Bloodhound
* Blue Lacy
* Blue Paul Terrier
* Bluetick Coonhound
Border Collie
Border Collie
* Boerboel
* Bohemian Shepherd
* Bolognese
* Borador
* Border Collie
* Border Terrier
* Borzoi
* Bosnian Coarse-Haired Hound
* Boston terrier
* Bouvier des Ardennes
* Bouvier des Flandres
* Boxer
* Boykin Spaniel
Br-Bu
* Bracco Italiano
Bullmastiff
Bullmastiff
* Braque d'Auvergne
* Braque du Bourbonnais
* Braque Francais
* Brazilian Terrier
* Briard
* Briquet Griffon Vendéen
* Brittany
* Broholmer
* Bruno Jura hound
* Bull Terrier
* Bull Terrier (Miniature)
* Bull and Terrier
* Bulldog
* Bullmastiff
* Bully Kutta
C
Ca-Ce
* Cairn Terrier
* Canaan Dog
* Canadian Eskimo Dog
* Canadian Pointer
* Cane Corso
* Canis Panther
* Cão da Serra de Aires
* Cão de Castro Laboreiro
* Cão Fila de São Miguel
* Cão de Fila da Terceira
* Cão de Gado Transmontano
* Cardigan Welsh Corgi
* Carlin Pinscher
* Carolina Dog
* Carpatin
* Catahoula Bulldog
* Catahoula Cur
* Catalan Sheepdog
* Caucasian Shepherd Dog
* Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
* Central Asian Shepherd Dog
* Cesky Fousek
* Cesky Terrier
Ch-Cz
This is a Chinook, a large sledding dog.
This is a Chinook, a large sledding dog.
* Chart Polski
* Chesapeake Bay Retriever
* Chien Français Blanc et Noir
* Chien Français Blanc et Orange
* Chien Français Tricolore
* Chihuahua
* Chilean Fox Terrier
* Chinese Chongqing Dog
* Chinese Crested Dog
* Chinook
* Chippiparai
* Chow Chow
* Ciobănesc de Bucovina
* Circassian Orloff Wolfhound
* Cirneco dell'Etna
* Clumber Spaniel
* Cocker Spaniel
* Coonhound
* Collie
* Combai
* Cordoba Fighting Dog
* Coton de Tulear
* Cretan Hound
* Croatian Sheepdog
* Cur
* Curly Coated Retriever
* Cypro Kukur
* Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
D
A black and tan miniature dachshund.
A black and tan miniature dachshund.
Drever
Drever
* Dachshund
* Dalmatian
* Dandie Dinmont Terrier
* Danish/Swedish Farm Dog
* Deutsche Bracke
* Dingo
* Doberman Pinscher
* Dogo Cubano
* Dogo Guatemalteco
* Dogo Sardesco
* Dogue de Bordeaux
* Drentse Patrijshond
* Drever
* Dunker
* Dutch Shepherd Dog
* Dutch Smoushond
E
* East-European Shepherd
* East Siberian Laika
* Elo
* English Cocker Spaniel
* English Coonhound
* English Foxhound
* English Mastiff
* English Pointer
* English Setter
* English Shepherd
* English Springer Spaniel
* English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)
* English White Terrier
* Entlebucher Mountain Dog
* Epagneul Bleu de Picardie
* Estonian Hound
* Estrela Mountain Dog
* Eurasier
* Eurohound
F
* Fell Terrier
* Feist
* Field Spaniel
* Fila Brasileiro
* Finnish Hound
* Finnish Lapphund
* Finnish Spitz
* Flat-Coated Retriever
* Formosan Mountain Dog
* Foxhound
* Fox Terrier
o Fox Terrier (Smooth)
o Fox Terrier (Wire)
* Franzuskaya Bolonka
* French Brittany
* French Bulldog
* French Spaniel
G
German Shepherd Dog
German Shepherd Dog
Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever
* Galgo Español
* Gawii
* German Coolie
* German Longhaired Pointer
* German Pinscher
* German Shepherd Dog
* German Shorthaired Pointer
* German Spaniel
* German Spitz
o German Spitz (Gross)
o German Spitz (Klein)
o German Spitz (Mittel)
* German Wirehaired Pointer
* Giant Schnauzer
* Glen of Imaal Terrier
* Golden Retriever
* Gordon Setter
* Grand Anglo-Francais Blanc et Noir
* Grand Anglo-Francais Blanc et Orange
* Grand Anglo-Francais Tricolore
* Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
* Grand Bleu de Gascogne
* Grand Gascon Saintongeois
* Grand Griffon Vendéen
* Gran Mastín de Borínquen
* Griffon Bruxellois
* Great Dane
* Great Pyrenees
* Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
* Greek Sheepdog
* Greenland Dog
* Greyhound
* Griffon Bleu de Gascogne
* Griffon Bruxellois
* Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
* Griffon Nivernais
* Guejae Gae
* Gull Dong
* Gull Terr
H
Hungarian Vizsla
Hungarian Vizsla
* Hairless dog
* Hairless Khala
* Haldenstøvare
* Hamiltonstövare
* Hanover Hound
* Harlequin Pinscher
* Harrier
* Havanese
* Hawaiian Poi Dog
* Hellenic Hound
* Hermes Bulldogge
* Hertha Pointer
* Himalayan Sheepdog
* Himalayan Mastiff
* Hokkaido
* Hortaya Borzaya
* Hovawart
* Hungarian hound
* Huntaway
* Husky
* Hygenhund
I
* Ibizan Hound
Indian Spitz
Indian Spitz
* Icelandic Sheepdog
* Indian Spitz
* Indian Bull Terrier
* Irish Bull Terrier
* Irish Red and White Setter
* Irish Setter
* Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
* Irish Terrier
* Irish Water Spaniel
* Irish Wolfhound
* Istarski Oštrodlaki Gonič
* Italian Greyhound
J
* Jack Russell Terrier
* Jagdterrier
* Jämthund
* Japanese Chin
* Japanese Spitz
* Japanese Terrier
* Jonangi
K
* Kaikadi
* Kai Ken
* Kangal Dog
* Kangaroo Dog
* Kanni
* Karakachan Dog
* Karelian Bear Dog
* Karelo-Finnish Laika
* Kars Dog
* Karst Shepherd
* Keeshond
* Kerry Beagle
* Kerry Blue Terrier
* King Charles Spaniel
* King Shepherd
* Kintamani
* Kishu
* Komondor
* Kooikerhondje
* Koolie
* Korea Jindo Dog
* Korean Mastiff
* Kromfohrlander
* Kuchi
* Kunming Wolf-dog
* Kuvasz
* Kyi-Leo
L
Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retriever
* Labrador Husky
* Labrador Retriever
* Lagotto Romagnolo
* Lakeland Terrier
* Laika
* Lancashire Heeler
* Landseer
* Lapponian Herder
* Large Münsterländer
* Latvian Hound
* Leonberger
* Lhasa Apso
* Lithuanian Hound
* Longdog
* Lottatore Brindisino
* Löwchen
* Lucas Terrier
* Lupo Italiano
* Lurcher
M
* Mackenzie River Husky
Maltese
Maltese
* Magyar Agar
* Majestic Tree Hound
* Maltese
* Manchester Terrier
* Maremma Sheepdog
* Martin Mosa Mastiff
* Mastiff
* McNab
* Mexican Hairless Dog
* Miniature Australian Shepherd
* Miniature Fox Terrier
* Miniature Pinscher
* Miniature Schnauzer
* Miniature Siberian Husky
* Mioritic
* Moscow Watchdog
* Mountain Cur
* Mountain Feist
* Mountain View Cur
* Mucuchies
* Mudi
* Mudhol Hound
* Münsterländer
* Murray River Curly Coated retriever
N
* Native American Indian Dog
* Neapolitan Mastiff
* Nebolish Mastiff
* Nenets Herding Laika
* Newfoundland
* New Guinea Singing Dog
* Norfolk Terrier
* Norrbottenspets
* Northeasterly Hauling Laika
* Northern Inuit Dog
* Norwegian Buhund
* Norwegian Elkhound
* Norwegian Lundehund
* Norwich Terrier
* Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever
O
* Old Danish Pointer
* Old English Sheepdog
* Old English Bulldog
* Old English Terrier
* Olde English Bulldogge
* Otterhound
P
Pa-Pl
Pekingese
Pekingese
* Pachon Navarro
* Papillon
* Parson Russell Terrier
* Pastor Garafiano
* Patterdale Terrier
* Pekingese
* Pembroke Welsh Corgi
* Perdiguero de Burgos
* Perro Cimarron
* Perro de Pastor Mallorquin
* Perro de Presa Canario
* Perro de Presa Mallorquin
* Perro de Toro
* Peruvian Hairless Dog
* Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
* Petit Bleu de Gascogne
* Petit Gascon Saintongeois
* Phalène
* Pharaoh Hound
* Picardy Spaniel
* Pinscher
* Pit Bull
* Plott Hound
Po-Py
Poodle
Poodle
* Podenco Andaluz
* Podenco Canario
* Podenco Galego
* Pointer
* Poitevin
* Polish Hound
* Polish Hunting Dog
* Polish Lowland Sheepdog
* Polish Tatra Sheepdog
* Pomeranian
* Pont-Audemer Spaniel
* Poodle
* Porcelaine
* Portuguese Podengo
* Portuguese Pointer
* Portuguese Water Dog
* Posavac Hound
* Pražský Krysařík
* Pudelpointer
* Pug
* Pugnaces Britanniae
* Puli
* Pumi
* Pungsan Dog
* Pyrenean Mastiff
* Pyrenean Shepherd
R
Rottweiler
Rottweiler
* Rafeiro do Alentejo
* Rajapalayam
* Rampur Greyhound
* Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz
* Rat Terrier
* Redbone Coonhound
* Rhodesian Ridgeback
* Rottweiler
* Rough Collie
* Russian Harlequin Hound
* Russian Hound
* Russian Spaniel
* Russian Toy Terrier
* Russo-European Laika
* Russell Terrier
* Ryūkyū Inu
S
Sa-Se
Scottish Terrier
Scottish Terrier
* Saarlooswolfhond
* Sabueso español
* Sage Koochee
* Sakhalin Husky
* Saluki
* Samoyed
* Sanshu
* Santal Hound
* Sapsali
* Šarplaninac
* Schapendoes
* Schillerstovare
* Schipperke
* Schnauzer
* Schweizer Laufhund
* Schweizer Niederlaufhund
* Scottish Deerhound
* Scottish Terrier
* Sealyham Terrier
* Segugio Italiano
* Seppala Siberian Sleddog
* Serbian Hound
* Serbian Mountain Hound
* Serbian Shepherd Dog
* Serbian Tricolour Hound
Sh-So
* Shar Pei
* Shetland Sheepdog
* Shiba Inu
* Shih Tzu
* Shikoku
* Shiloh Shepherd Dog
* Siberian Husky
* Silken Windhound
* Sindh Mastiff
* Skye Terrier
* Sloughi
* Slovak cuvac
* Slovakian Hound
* Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer
* Smålandsstövare
* Small Greek Domestic Dog
* Small Münsterländer
* Smithfield
* Smooth Collie
* Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
* South Russian Ovcharka
Sp-Sw
St. Bernard
St. Bernard
* Spanish Mastiff
* Spanish Pointer
* Spanish Water Dog
* Spinone Italiano
* Spitz
* Springer Spaniel
* St. Bernard
* Stabyhoun
* Staffordshire Bull Terrier
* Standard Schnauzer
* Stephens Stock
* Styrian Coarse Haired Hound
* Sulimov dog
* Sussex Spaniel
* Swedish Lapphund
* Swedish Vallhund
* Swiss Shorthaired Pinscher
T
* Tahltan Bear Dog
* Taigan
* Tamaskan dog
* Tasy
* Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
* Telomian
* Tenterfield Terrier
* Thai Bangkaew Dog
* Thai Ridgeback
* Tibetan Kyi Apso
* Tibetan Mastiff
* Tibetan Spaniel
* Tibetan Terrier
* Tornjak
* Tosa
* Toy Bulldog
* Toy Fox Terrier
* Toy Manchester Terrier
* Treeing Cur
* Treeing Tennessee Brindle
* Treeing Walker Coonhound
* Tsvetnaya Bolonka
* Tyrolean Hound
U
* Utonagan
V
* Valley Bulldog
* Vikhan Sheepdog
* Vizsla
* Volpino Italiano
White Whippet with brindle saddle and head
White Whippet with brindle saddle and head
* Walker Hound
* Weimaraner
* Welsh Corgi
* Welsh Sheepdog
* Welsh Springer Spaniel
* Welsh Terrier
* West Highland White Terrier
* West Siberian Laika
* Westphalian Dachsbracke
* Wetterhoun
* Whippet
* White Shepherd Dog
* Winston Olde English Bulldogge
* Wire-haired Vizsla
* Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Y
* Yorkshire Terrier
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