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elongated build. The difference between the sexes is in the head, breed standard for the definitive color description.
the circumference is greater in dogs than in bitches. This is an
intelligent dog who needs an owner who can understand and handle Pied: Unequally proportioned patches of white and another colour.
it. Owners should work with their Perro de Presa Mallorquin
from puppy hood to teach obedience and manners in as positive a Pig Eyes: Eyes set too close.
way as possible but correcting any unwanted behaviour from the
beginning. Pig jaw: See Overshot

Peruvian Hairless Dog: Is a breed of dog with its origins in Pigeon-breast: A narrow chest with a protruding breastbone.
Peruvian pre-Inca cultures. It is one of several breeds of hairless
dog. Peruvian Hairless dogs are affectionate with family but Pigeon-chest: Chest with a short protruding breastbone.
wary of strangers. They tend to be very protective of women and
children in the family. They are agile and fast, and many of them Pigeon-toed: Toes pointing in toward the mid line.
enjoy sight-hunting small rodents.
Pile: Dense undercoat of soft hair.
Phalène: Is a toy dog breed, the drop eared variety of the Papillon
(“butterfly [-eared]”) dog. Both varieties can occur in the same Pin bones: Upper bony protuberances of pelvis.
litter. The Phalène is the earliest form of the Papillon; the
appearance of the erect-eared variety was not documented until Pincer bite: See Level Bite
the 16th century.
Pinking up: In a pregnant bitch, the changing of the color of the
Pharaoh Hound: Is a Maltese breed of dog and the national dog of nipples to pink. Typically occurs 18 to 20 days after mating and is
Malta. In Maltese it is called Kelb tal-Fenek, which means “rabbit useful in determining if a dog is pregnant.
dog”. It is traditionally used for hunting rabbit in the Maltese
Islands. The breed has no link with Ancient Egypt. However, a Pinna: The part of the ear that outside the head; flap or leather.
popular myth holds that the breed is descended from the Tesem,
one of the ancient Egyptian hunting dogs. Pinning: Forefeet pointing in when moving.

Phenotype: The observable physical or biochemical characteristics Pinto: Distinct, dark markings on light background (e.g. Akita).
of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and
environmental influences. Plaiting: Walking or trotting crossing the front legs.

Pheromones: A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an Plott Hound: Is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting
insect that influences the behavior or development of others of bear. The Plott Hound is one of the least known breeds of dog in
the same species, often functioning as an attractant of the opposite the United States, even though it is the state dog of North Carolina.
sex. Chosen for their tracking and hunting abilities, two Plott Hound
puppies have been trained as K9 deputies for the Guilford County
Phu Quoc Ridgeback: Is a breed of dog from Phú Quốc Island Sherriff’s Department.
in Vietnam’s southern Kiên Giang Province. The Phu Quoc
Ridgeback is one of only three breeds that has a ridge of hair that Plume: 1. A long fringe of hair on the tail. 2. Carrying the tail
runs along its back in the opposite direction from the rest of the plume-like over the back.
coat (the others are Rhodesian Ridgeback and Thai Ridgeback).
The Phu Quoc is the smallest of the three ridgeback breeds. The Plummer Terrier: Is a working terrier, and like all working
Phu Quoc Ridgeback is best known for its ability to jump higher terriers, it is a composite animal. The Plummer Terrier was created
and run and swim faster than most other breeds. by Dr. David Brian Plummer who began his type with a hard strain
of Jack Russell terrier from his home in Wales.
Picardy Spaniel: Is a breed of dog developed in France for use
as a gundog. It is related to the Blue Picardy Spaniel, and still Podenco Canario: Is a breed of dog originally from the Canary
has many similarities, but the Picardy Spaniel is the older of the Islands. The Podenco Canario is still used in the Canary Islands
two breeds. In France, the breed is used for hunting in wooded today in packs as a hunting dog, primarily used for rabbit hunting.
areas for Pheasants, and in swamps for Snipes. However it can The word “podenco” is Spanish for “hound”. “Canario” means
also be used for hunting ducks, hares and rabbits. The breed excels “Canarian” or “of the Canaries”. Rabbit hunting with the Podenco
at hunting in marshes and will not hesitate to jump into water. The Canario is a very popular sport, and a necessary pest control.
Picardy Spaniel is a docile breed of dog and is fond of playing
with children and bonds well with their master. Point of buttock: Rearmost projection of the upper thigh at the
point of the ischium.
Piebald: Covered with patches of two colors, especially black
and white. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the Point of shoulder: The front of the joint where upper arm and

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