Everything you ever wanted to know about Dogs

P Q R S T

P

Pad

Cushioned part of the foot.

Pastern

Part of the leg below the knee in the rear legs.

Q

Quarters

The four regions that comprise a quadruped

R

Rose ear

Small drop ear that folds over the back to reveal the burr

S

Scenthound

A dog that hunts primarily by scent.

Second thigh

Area of the hind quarters between the hock and the stifle.

Septum

Vertical line between the nostrils.

Sire

Male parent

Stifle

Upper joint of the rear legs which correspond to humans' knees.

Stop

Point between the dogs' eyes.

Stud

Male dog used for breeding.

T

Triple Champion

Dog that has won bench show, field trial, and obediance trial memberships.


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