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stronger, more intense behavior as the dog makes one last effort to second thigh, or lower leg).
get the reinforcement he seeks.
Fiddle front: Forelegs out at elbows, pasterns close, and feet
Extinction: Ending a behavior by removing reinforcement. turned out. French front.
Extinction does not require punishment; instead, it relies on
removing reinforcement of unwanted behavior. Field Spaniel: Is a medium-sized dog breed of spaniel type
originating in England. They were originally developed to be all-
Eye colour: This is due to the presence of the pigment melanin in black show dogs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and were
the iris. Increased melanin makes the eye darker. unpopular for work as a hunting dog. However, during the mid-
20th century they were redeveloped as a longer-legged dog that
Eyebrows: The skin and hair above the eye covering the projecting was more suitable to be used for field work. They are suitable for
superciliary ridges. dog agility and hunting. However, they are patient with children
and like to stay close to their family.
Eyeteeth: The upper canines.
Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian Mastiff): Is a large working breed of
F dog developed in Brazil. It is known for its superb tracking ability,
aggressiveness and an unforgiving impetuous temperament. When
a Brazilian Mastiff finds its quarry, it does not attack it, but rather

Fading the lure: The process of taking the lure out of the training holds it at bay until the hunter arrives. Owing to these qualities,
so the dog learns to do the requested behavior on another cue, such the Brazilian Mastiff is used as a guard dog, as a shepherd dog for
as a hand signal or word. herding livestock and as a hunting dog for tracking and controlling
large prey. The word “Filar” in Portuguese literally means “hold,

Fall: Long hair surrounding head (e.g. Lhasa Apso, Yorkshire arrest, grab”. There are several theories about which breeds gave
Terrier). rise to the Fila Brasileiro, but the most plausible theory is that the
Fila is the result of the mixture between Portuguese and Spanish
Fallaway: Slope of the croup. dogs brought to Brazil during the Iberian Union.

Fallow: Pale cream to light fawn color; pale; pale yellow; yellow- Filbert ear: Rounded off triangular shape as in a Filbert nut (e.g.
red. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed Bedlington Terrier).
standard for the definitive color description.
Fill: Fullness beneath the eyes, not chiseled.
Fancier: A person especially interested and usually active in some
phase of the sport of purebred dogs. Filled-up face: Smooth facial contours, free of excessive muscular
development.

Fang: See Canine teeth
Fillers: Meant to increase volume, chemicals and other indigestible
Fawn: A brown, red-yellow with hue of medium brilliance. Color material that are added to pet food.
definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard
for the definitive color description. Finnish Hound: Is a breed of dog originally bred for hunting hare
and fox in Finland. The Finnish Hound was a result of a breeding
Fear-free: A low-stress approach popular in the veterinary programme in the 1800s, which involved French, German and
community and other associated practices, like boarding, grooming Swedish hounds. The goal was to develop a hound dog that could
and training, in which handling, interactions and procedures are work on hilly terrain and in deep snow. The Finnish Hound has
done in a manner designed to keep the dog as calm as possible. become one of Finland’s most popular dog breeds. The Finnish
Hound is friendly, calm and never aggressive.
Feathering: Longer fringe of hair on ears, legs, tail or body.
Finnish Lapphund: Is a hardy, easy going, medium-size breed
Feist: Rat Terrier. of Spitz type. Traditionally it has been used for herding reindeer.
Although it is one of the most popular dog breeds in its native
Femur: Thigh bone. Extends from hip to stifle. country, Finland, it is not very numerous outside of the Nordic
countries. The Finnish Lapphund is a very intelligent and active
Feral dog: A dog living in a fully wild state. breed. Some owners and fanciers claim that “Lappies” even have
the ability to think through actions first. The breed was originally
Fetch: 1. Retrieving of game by the dog. 2. The command to used to herd reindeer by droving, and barking helped it to be
retrieve game. distinguished from wolves.
Fibula: One of the two bones of the leg (i.e., the lower thigh, Finnish Spitz: Is a breed of dog originating in Finland and has
been the national dog of Finland since 1979. The breed was

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