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high level of endurance. They can be stubborn, and mentally are Alps. The name Sennenhund refers to people called Senn, herders
slow to mature from puppyhood. in the Appenzell region of Switzerland.

American-bred class: A regular class for all dogs (except Apple head: Very domed, rounded skull (e.g. Chihuahua).
champions) six months of age whelped in the USA as a result of a
mating that took place within the USA. Apricot: Used to describe Afghans, Pugs, Mastiffs, and Poodles,
this color is a dull, medium-saturated orange. Color definitions
Anal glands: Glands which secrete a substance that is used by a may vary by breed.
dog to mark its territory. Located near the anus.
Apron: Longer hair below the neck on the chest; also called the
Anatolian Shepherd: Is a breed of dog which originated in frill.
the Anatolia region of central Turkey. It is rugged, large and
very strong, with good sight and hearing that allow it to protect Arched loin: Prominent musculature at loin.
livestock. With its high speed and agility it is able to run down
a predator with great efficiency. According to Turkish shepherds, Ariegeois: Is a breed of dog from the département of Ariège in
three Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are capable of overcoming a pack the Midi-Pyrenées region of southern France. It is a medium-sized
of wolves and injuring one or two of them. These dogs like to pack-hunting scent hound deriving from crossing of Grand Bleu
roam, as they were bred to travel with their herd and to leave the de Gascogne and Grand Gascon-Saintongeois hounds with local
herd to go hunt for predators before the predators could attack the Briquet dogs. It is used both as a courser and for driving game to
flock. waiting guns. While most successful with hares, it is also used for
hunting deer and boar.
Andalusian Hound: Is a dog breed originating in Spain, especially
Andalusia. These dogs are similar to other Iberian breeds such as Arm: The anatomical region between the shoulder and the elbow.
the Ibizan Hound, the Portuguese Podengo, the Podenco Canario Sometimes called the upper arm.
and the Maneto. Like other hounds, have excellent sight, hearing
and smell, which makes them good hunters, often employed for Armant (Egyptian Sheepdog): Is a medium-sized breed of
hunting rabbits. herding dog. Armant’s originate from Egypt and were originally
used as guard dogs. It is believed to be a descendant of European
Anestrus: An interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of dogs that were introduced by Napoleon’s troops, crossed with
estrus in female mammals that breed cyclically. Briards. They are named after the town of Armant in Egypt. The
breed’s fearlessness when confronted by predators as well as its
Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie: Is a medium-sized breed of loyalty see them put to use in Egypt as guard dogs.
dog used in hunting as a scent hound, usually in packs. It is one of
the Anglo-French hound breeds which were created by crossing Armenian Gampr: Is a livestock guardian dog native to the
French scent hounds with English (Anglo) foxhounds. The name Armenian Highlands. The Armenian word “Gampr” means
Petite Vénerie does not mean that dogs of the breed are petite or “watchdog”, but the same breed may instead be called a
small, but rather that it is used to hunt small game. “gelkheht” (from “gel” – “wolf” and “khekhtel” – “to choke”) if
it is predisposed to be used as a wolfhound; a bear-hunting dog is
Angulation: The angles formed at a joint by the meeting of bones known as “archashoon” (“bear-dog”); an avalanche dog is named
e.g. shoulder or stifle, when dog is standing erect. “potorkashoon”, and a shepherd dog is named “hovvashoon”.

Ankle: See Hock Articulation: Where two or more bones meet.

Ankylosis: Abnormal immobility and fusion of a joint. Artificial insemination: The introduction of semen into the female
reproductive tract by artificial means.
Anterior: The front assembly of the body.
Artois Hound: Is a rare breed of dog, and a descendant of the
Appeasement gestures: Behaviors a dog uses to ask for space Bloodhound. This breed, formerly named Picard, was much
or to present himself as nonthreatening. Appeasement gestures appreciated in ancient hunting at the time of Henry IV of France
may include scratching, yawning, licking lips, play bows, turning and Louis XIII of France, and much sought after. The Artois
head or body away, sniffing the ground, lifting up a paw, slowing Hound was a favorite by the 17th century. The Prince Alexandre
down movement, freezing or a submissive grin. These signals are de Gray wrote to the Prince de Galle, in 1609, of his intention to
a normal part of dog interaction, but in some situations, they may “send a pack of little d’Artois dogs to the king ...” In fact, this
be signs of stress. small French hound may have contributed to the formation of the
Beagle in England.
Appenzeller Sennenhund: Is a medium-size breed of dog, one of
the four regional breeds of Sennenhund-type dogs from the Swiss Australian Cattle Dog: Is a breed of herding dog originally

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