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at front of ridge as on the Rhodesian Ridgeback.
Covering ground: The distance traveled by a dog with each stride
as it gaits. Cry: The baying or music of the hounds.

Cow-hocked: Hock joints turned or pointed towards each other, Cryptorchid: The adult whose testicles are abnormally retained in
causing the feet to turn out. the abdominal cavity. Bilateral cryptorchidism involves both sides;
i.e., neither testicle has descended into the scrotum. Unilateral
Crabbing: Dog moves with body at an angle to the line of travel. cryptorchidism (also called monorchid) involves one side only;
i.e., one testicle is retained or hidden, and one is descended.
Crank Tail: Sharply bent or angled tail (listed as a fault in
Bullmastiff). Cue: A stimulus that elicits a behavior. Cues may be verbal,
physical (i.e., a hand signal), or environmental (i.e., a curb may
Crate: Portable container used for shipping, transporting, or become a cue to sit if the dog is always cued to sit before crossing
housing dogs. Also called cage or kennel. a road).

Cream: Used to describe many breeds, this color is a lowly Culotte: Longer hair on the back of the thighs (e.g. Chow Chow,
saturated, light-to-medium yellow. Often, it has just a little more Schipperke).
color than white. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always
check the breed standard for the definitive color description. Cur: Refers to the lowest class of nameless dog or pariah dog,
generally a mixed-breed dog. See Crossbred
Crest: 1. Upper, arched portion of the neck. 2. Hair starting at stop
on head and tapering off down neck (e.g. Chinese Crested Dog). Curled tail: A tail which is tightly curled and held close to the
back.
Cretan Hound: Is a hunting breed of dog from the island of Crete,
in Greece. It is considered to be one of the oldest hunting breeds Curly coat: A mass of thick tight curls, which traps air, protecting
in Europe, with a history that goes back to 4,000 years ago. This is the dog against water and cold (e.g. Retriever [Curly Coated],
a multi-talented dog that comes directly from Crete. Its excellent Spaniel [Irish Water]).
scent, speed, agility, and durability make it an exceptional hare
hunter. Cretan Hounds also have guarding instincts as well as Curly-Coated Retriever: Is a breed of dog originally bred in
pastoral instincts. The Cretan Hound is nationally recognized both England for upland bird and waterfowl hunting. It is the tallest
in Greece and in Germany. of the retrievers and is easily distinguishable by the mass of tight
curls covering its body. Curly Coated and Wavy Coated (now
Criterion: The specific, trainer-defined response in a training known as the Flat-Coated Retriever) were the first two recognised
session. The trainer clicks at the instant the animal achieves the retriever breeds, established as early as 1860.
criterion. Criterion can include not only the physical behavior but
elements like latency, duration, and distance. Cushion: Fullness or thickness of the upper lips (e.g. Pekingese).

Croatian Sheepdog: Is a dog breed from Croatia. According to Cursinu: Is a breed of dog originating from Corsica, France. It has
written documents, the appearance of this breed has not changed existed on the island since the 16th century, but went into decline
greatly from the 14th century to the present day. Probably because during the late 20th century; however it was saved and became
it possesses an excellent hereditary instinct for working sheep and recognized by the Société Centrale Canine. Used for a variety of
cattle, selection on the basis of usability was being carried out working purposes.
spontaneously, which has resulted also in the balance of its look.
CWAGS: Canine Work and Games.
Cropping: The cutting or trimming of the ear leather to make the
ears stand erect. No dog with cropped ears is eligible to take part Cynegetics: Cynegetics is the art of hunting with dogs.
in any Kennel Club Licensed activity in the U.K.
Cynology: The study of canines.
Crossbred: A dog whose sire and dam are representatives of two
different breeds. A crossbred dog cannot be registered by the AKC. Cynophobia: The fear of dogs.

Crossing-over: When viewed from the front (or rarely, the rear), Czechoslovakian Wolfdog: Is a relatively new dog breed that
the legs converge beyond the midline. traces its original lineage to an experiment conducted in 1955 in
Czechoslovakia. After initially breeding working line German
Croup (Rump): The region of the pelvic girdle, formed by the Shepherd Dogs with Carpathian wolves (Canis lupus lupus), a plan
sacrum and surrounding tissue. was worked out to create a breed that would have the temperament,
pack mentality, and trainability of the German Shepherd Dog and
Crown: 1. Highest part of the head. 2. Circular formations of hair the strength, physical build, and stamina of the Carpathian wolf.

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