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Rear pastern: The metatarsus; the region of the hindquarters from the rest of its coat. It consists of a fan-like area formed by
between the hock and the foot. two whorls of hair (called “crowns”) and tapers from immediately
behind the shoulders down to the level of the hips. Rhodesian
Recessive gene: A gene that is phenotypically expressed in the Ridgebacks are known to be loyal and intelligent.
homozygous state but has its expression masked in the presence
of a dominant gene. Rib cage: The collection of paired ribs, cartilage, sternum, and
associated tissue that define the thoracic region.
Red sesame: Red with a sparse black overlay (Shiba Inu). Color
definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard Ribbed up: Long ribs that angle back from the spinal column. A
for the definitive color description. reference to a long rib cage.

Red: A reddish orange color of dog. Ridge: Streak of hair growing in reverse direction to main coat
(e.g. Rhodesian Ridgeback).
Redbone Coonhound: Is an American breed of dog used for
hunting raccoon, deer, bear, and cougar. The Redbone Coonhound Ring tail: Long tail, all or part of which curves in a circular fashion
is affectionate, gentle, and has a strong desire to please its owner. (e.g. Afghan Hound).
The Redbone is an extremely vocal dog and is known for its
distinctive “drawling” bark, also known as a bay. Roach back: Convex curvature of the back toward the loin (e.g.
Bulldog).
Redirect: To shift a dog’s focus from an unwanted behavior to a
desirable behavior. Roan: Fine mixture of coloured hairs alternating with white hairs
(e.g. Spinone Italiano).
Refined: Elegant.
Rocking horse: Both front and rear legs extended out from the
Register: The act of enlisting a dog, puppy or litter with a dog body as on an old-fashioned rocking horse.
association.
Rolling gait: Distinctive roll from side to side when moving (e.g.
Registration papers: Documents showing proof of registration, Pekingese, Spaniel [Clumber], Spaniel [Sussex]).
date of birth, parents, breeder and owner issued by a dog association
for a particular dog. Roman nose: A nose whose bridge is so comparatively high as to
form a slightly convex line from forehead to nose tip. Ram’s nose.
Registries: Organizations that keep official records on specific
subjects. With respect to dogs, there are registries of purebred dogs Rose ear: Small drop ear which folds over and back thus revealing
for tracking lineage and health registries for rating certain health the upper part of the external ear canal (burr) [e.g. Bulldog,
conditions (e.g., Canine Eye Registry Foundation, Orthopedic Whippet].
Foundation for Animals, etc.).
Rottweiler: Is a breed of domestic dog, regarded as medium-to-
Reinforcement, reward(s): A consequence the dog finds large or large. The dogs were known in German as Rottweiler
pleasurable and desirable. Metzgerhund, meaning Rottweil butcher’s dogs, because their
main use was to herd livestock and pull carts laden with butchered
Resource guarding: When a dog is protective of his valued meat to market. Rottweilers are now used as search and rescue
possessions. dogs, as guard dogs and police dogs. The Rottweiler is good
natured, placid in basic disposition, very devoted, obedient,
Retrieve: A hunting term. The act of bringing game back to the biddable and eager to work.
handler.
Round eyes: Eyes set in circular-shaped apertures (e.g. Griffon
Retrieving breeds: Term commonly applied to those sporting Bruxellois, Weimaraner).
breeds that typically return birds to hand from water or over land.
Rounding: Cutting or trimming the ends of the ear leather.
Reverse scissor bite: The upper incisors close just inside the
lower. Ruby Eye: Iris of dark red colour (e.g. Chihuahua).

Reward: Anything positive, such as treats or praise, that can be Ruby: A rich, mahogany red (English Toy Spaniel). Color
used as a motivating factor to induce desired behavior. definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard
for the definitive color description.
Rhodesian Ridgeback: Is a dog breed developed in the Southern
Africa region. The Rhodesian Ridgeback’s distinguishing feature Rudder: The tail or stern.
is the ridge of hair running along its back in the opposite direction

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