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the external ear canals. signal given by the user. Used as a training device.

Ear leather: Pinna or flap of the ear. Elo (dog): Is an emerging breed of dog, with development
beginning in 1987 in Germany. The breed name is trademarked
Ear mange: Redness and crustiness of the ear that is usually and development has been closely supervised by the Elo Breeding
caused by ear mites (Otodectes cynotis). and Research Association. The Elo is notable in that it is primarily
selected and bred according to behavioral characteristics and social
Earmark: Tattoo that is impregnated in the ear leather as a means behavior, with the goal of creating the best family pet. The name
of permanent identification. “Elo” (originally Eloschaboro) is from letters of the 3 breeds -
Eurasier, Bobtail and Chow-Chow - and is protected by trademark
Ear mites: Otodectes cynotis, a tiny mite that parasitizes ear in Germany. Breeding dogs with the name Elo is allowed only
canals and causes intense itching and irritation. with the consent of the founders of the Elo breed.

Ear notch: In foxhunting, a small notch, or notches, cut in the Elongated skull: Long, slender, tapering skull.
margin of the ear of the entire pack to immediately identify the
dogs of that pack. English Cocker Spaniel: Is a breed of gun dog. The English
Cocker Spaniel is an active, good-natured, sporting dog standing
Ear ossicles: Three bones of the middle ear—malleus, incus and well up at the withers and compactly built. There are “field” or
stapes. They transmit sound waves from the eardrum to the otic “working” cockers and “show” cockers. It is one of several
ganglion. varieties of spaniel and somewhat resembles its American cousin,
the American Cocker Spaniel, although it is closer to the working-
Ear set: Describing where on the head the ears are attached. dog form of the Field Spaniel and the English Springer Spaniel.

Ears set high: Placement of ears high on the crown of the head. English Foxhound: Is one of the four foxhound breeds of dog.
It is a cousin of the American Foxhound. They are scent hounds,
Ears set low: Placement of the ears set low on the head. bred to hunt foxes by scent. The English Foxhound was created
in the late 16th century by a careful mixing of the Greyhound, for
Ears set wide: Placement of the ears on the head at the maximum speed, the Fox Terrier, for hunting instinct, and the Bulldog, for
distance apart. tenacity in the hunt.

East Siberian Laika: Is a Russian breed of dog of spitz type, English Mastiff: Is a breed of extremely large dog (often known
a hunting dog originating in parts of Siberia east of the Yenisei simply as the Mastiff) perhaps descended from the ancient Alaunt
River. The breed originated with dogs from the Lake Baikal and Pugnaces Britanniae, with a significant input from the Alpine
region, Irkutsk Province, Evenki National Territory, the Amur Mastiff in the 19th century. Distinguished by its enormous size,
River basin and Maritime Territory. The first breed standard was massive head, short coat in a limited range of colours, but always
set by wildlife biologist K. G. Abramov. The East Siberian Laika displaying a black mask, the Mastiff is noted for its gentle and
is a natural hunting dog used for a wide variety of small and large loving nature. The lineage of modern dogs can be traced back to
game, ranging from squirrels, marten, sable, and grouse to moose, the early 19th century, but the modern type was stabilised in the
bear, wild boar and mountain lions. They can also be used as sled 1880s and refined since. Throughout its history, the Mastiff has
dogs. contributed to the development of a number of dog breeds, some
generally known as Mastiff-type dogs, or, confusingly, just as
East-European Shepherd (VEO): Is a breed of dog that was “Mastiffs”.
developed in the 1930-1950s based on German Shepherd Dogs to
create a larger cold-resistant breed for military use, police work English Setter: Is a medium-size breed of dog. It is part of the
and border guard duties in the Soviet Union. VEOs are also used setter group, which includes the red Irish Setters, Irish Red and
as guide dogs for the blind and there are VEO therapy dogs. This White Setters, and black-and-tan Gordon Setters. A gentle but
breed is popular in Russia where it entered a public culture and at times strong-willed, mischievous gun dog, bred for a mix of
acquired a legendary status as an extremely smart and loyal dog endurance and athleticism, it is used to hunt for game such as quail,
devoted to their owners. The breed is well known in other ex- pheasant and grouse. Setters hunt by ranging over large distances
Soviet Union republics. in a systematic, methodical manner, silently seeking game by
scent. When prey is found by scenting the air, the dog will freeze
Elbow: The joint between the upper arm and the forearm. rather than give chase. The dog will stop in a sort of crouch or
“set” by freezing in a standing position upon finding their quarry
Elbows out: Turning out or off from the body; not held close. and this distinctive stance is how the term “setter” evolved.

Electronic collar: A collar that provides a warning sound and/ English Shepherd: Is an extremely versatile breed of working
or an electric stimulation to the dog upon receipt of an electronic dog of the collie lineage, developed in the United States from farm

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