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feet. Soles. and confident beyond their capabilities.

Pandikona: Is a primitive-type hunting dog from Pattikonda taluk- Pedigree: The written record of a dog’s genealogy of three
Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh India. Pandikona is a medium generations or more.
size sight hound which is adapted to harsh climatic conditions of
Kurnool district. This breed is associated with shepherd families of Pekingese: Is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China.
that region. This highly territorial breed is used to guard villages, They are called Lion Dogs due to their resemblance to Chinese
property and livestock and to hunt any available game. They are guardian lions (Shih Tzu is also known as Lion Dog in Chinese).
fearless and show a surprising instinct even as puppies of being The breed was favored by royalty of the Chinese Imperial court as
territorial. both a lap dog and companion dog, and its name refers to the city
of Peking (Beijing) where the Forbidden City is located.
Pantaloons: Longer, thick hair on rear of thighs (e.g. Pyrenean
Mountain Dog). Pelvis: Hip bones, each consisting of three fused bones: an anterior
ilium, a ventral pubis, and a posterior ischium; combined with the
Pants: See Breeches sacrum forming the pelvic girdle.

Paper Foot: A flat foot devoid of arch to the toes. Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Is a cattle herding dog breed which
originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is one of two breeds, the
Papillon (dog): Also called the Continental Toy Spaniel, is a breed other is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, and both descend from the
of dog, of the spaniel type. One of the oldest of the toy spaniels, line that is the northern spitz-type dog. Pembroke Welsh Corgis
it derives its name from its characteristic butterfly-like look of are very affectionate, love to be involved in the family, and tend
the long and fringed hair on the ears. A Papillon with dropped to follow wherever their owners go. They have a great desire to
ears is called a Phalène (French for ‘moth’). The temperament of please their owners, thus making them eager to learn and train. The
Papillons is happy, friendly, adventurous dogs. They are not shy dogs are easy to train and are ranked as the eleventh smartest dog
or aggressive. in Stanley Coren’s - The Intelligence of Dogs. Besides herding,
they also function as watchdogs due to their alertness and tendency
Pariah dog: Is used as a generic term for dogs with a more or less to bark only as needed.
intensive human connection. Some scientists reserve the term for
the Indian dog of a specific type, i.e. a Pariah dog: ownerless half- Pen breeding: Unwitnessed mating that occurred because the sire
wild mongrel dog common around Asian villages especially India. and dam were confined to the same area.

Parson Russell Terrier: Is a breed of small white terrier that was Pencilled: Type of coat lying in pencils caused by harder hair
the original Fox Terrier of the 18th century. The breed is named coming through softer undercoat (e.g. Dandie Dinmont Terrier).
after the person credited with the creation of this type of dog, the
Reverend John “Jack” Russell. It is the recognised conformation Pencilling: Black lines on the toes (e.g. English Toy Terrier,
show variety of the Jack Russell Terrier and was first recognised Gordon Setter).
in 1990 in the United Kingdom as the Parson Jack Russell Terrier.
The Parson is a feisty and energetic type of Terrier. They can excel Pendant ears: As seen in the Basset Hound, an ear with a long,
in dog sports such as flyball or agility and require vigorous exercise hanging ear leather.
in order to prevent them from becoming bored and potentially
destructive in the home. Pepper and salt: Used to describe several breeds, this color is a
lowly saturated, medium brilliant black. When coupled with Salt,
Parti-color: Two or more definite, well-broken colors, one of it describes the alternating black and white hairs of the Schnauzer
which must be white. For example, black parti-color would be breeds. Also referred to as Peppering. Color definitions may vary
black and white. Color definitions may vary by breed. by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color
description.
Pastern: The part of the foreleg between the wrist and the foot.
Perro de Presa Canario: Is a large Molosser-type dog breed
Patella: The knee-cap - a small bone at lower end of femur which originally bred for working livestock. The name of the breed is
forms a part of the stifle-joint. Spanish, means “Canarian catch dog”, and is often shortened to
“Presa Canario” or simply “Presa” The breed is sometimes also
Patterdale Terrier: Is an English breed of dog descended from called Dogo Canario, meaning “Canarian Molosser”. It is the
the Northern terrier breeds of the early 20th century. The origins animal symbol of the island of Gran Canaria. In some situations,
of the breed can be traced back to the Lake District, England. The the Presa can be aggressive toward other dogs and suspicious of
dogs were bred for the hunting and dispatch of the red fox in the strangers.
rocky fells around the Lake District where a traditional digging
dog was not always of great use. They were also used for badger Perro de Presa Mallorquin (Ca de Bou): Is a medium-to-large
control for many years. Patterdale Terrier puppies tend to be bold sized molossian-type breed of dog, with a strong, powerful,

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