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after the Šar Mountains. It is a molosser-type mountain dog. The (now known as Smooth) Collie. In its native land, Scotch Collies
temperament of the breed is described as independent, reliable, were used for herding sheep and other farm animals, as well as
protective but not snappy, incorruptible and devoted to its master. guarding the homestead and hunting.
The breed is aloof with outsiders, and calm until a threat to the
flock presents itself. The breed has an extremely protective nature. Scottish Deerhound: Is a large breed of hound (a sighthound),
once bred to hunt the Red Deer by coursing. In coursing deer, a
Scavenger hunt / treasure hunt: Hiding treats, food or toys inside single Deerhound or a pair was brought as close as possible to red
or outside for the dog to find. deer, then released to run one of them down by speed, which if
successful would happen within a few minutes - rarely were there
Scent Hound: A breed of hunting dog that tracks animals by smell. sustained chases. The Scottish Deerhound is gentle and extremely
friendly. The breed is famed for being docile and eager to please,
Scent: The odor left by an animal or bird on the trail (ground- with a bearing of gentle dignity.
scent) or wafted through the air (air-borne scent).
Scottish Terrier: Popularly called the Scottie, is one of five
Schapendoes (Dutch Sheepdog): Is a breed of dog originating in breeds of terrier that originated in Scotland, the other four being
the Netherlands. The Schapendoes was originally a herding dog the modern Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and West Highland
and general farm dog, but today also participates in dog sports White Terriers. Scotties are territorial, alert, quick moving and
such as agility and flyball. The breed standard describes the feisty, perhaps even more so than other terrier breeds. The breed is
Schapendoes as friendly, high spirited, and affectionate. known to be independent and self-assured, playful, intelligent, and
has been nicknamed the “Diehard” because of its rugged nature
Schillerstövare: Translated as the Schiller Hound in English, is a and endless determination.
breed of dog of the scent hound type, originating as a hunting dog
in Sweden in the late 19th century. Screw tail: A naturally short tail twisted in more or less spiral
formation.
Schipperke: Is a small Belgian breed of dog that originated in
the early 16th century. In their home country of Belgium they are Seal: Used to describe Boston Terriers, this color appears black
considered a small shepherd. Known for a stubborn, mischievous, except that it has a red cast when viewed in the sun or bright light.
and headstrong temperament, it also chases small animals. The Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed
Schipperke is sometimes referred to as the “little black fox”, the standard for the definitive color description.
“Tasmanian black devil”, or the “little black devil”.
Sealyham Terrier: Is a rare Welsh breed of small to medium-
Schweizer Laufhund: Is a breed of hound dog, originally from sized terrier that originated in Wales as a working dog. Sealyham
Switzerland. The Swiss Hound has very ancient origins. In the Terriers are suited for both the town and country. They can be
15th century, this breed was sought after by Italian dog lovers and stubborn, vocal, and boisterous but also full of personality. While
in the 18th century, by the French for its exceptional aptitude for they make for loyal family companions, they can be trained to be
hunting hare. working dogs, making them excellent mousers or ratters.

Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund: “Small Swiss Hound” is a breed Season: The cyclical period in which a female dog becomes
of dog of the scent hound type from Switzerland. Niederlaufhund interested in mating and capable of becoming pregnant.
means short-legged hound. The Swiss Niederlaufhund is an
excellent hunting dog used to find and follow a scent even through Second thigh: That part of the hindquarters from the stifle to the
difficult ground. They have a great sense of smell; they are fast, hock, corresponding to the human shin and calf. Lower thigh,
agile and passionate hunters which keep good track of the scent including the tibia and fibula.
they are supposed to follow. Their voice is pleasant. These dogs
are friendly, courageous and never aggressive. This dog is often Secondary coat: The fine hairs which make up the undercoat.
used to pursue and find wounded animals.
Sedge gold: Red gold colour (e.g. Chesapeake Bay Retriever).
Scimitar tail: As sabre tail (e.g. Bloodhound, Gordon Setter).
Sedge: Used to describe Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, this color is
Scissors bite: A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors similar to dead grass, but it is more accurately a lightening of the
touches the inner side of the upper incisors. chocolate hue. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check
the breed standard for the definitive color description.
Sclera: The tough white fibrous outer envelope of tissue covering
all of the eyeball except the cornea. Seeing ‘eye’ dog: A dog trained as a guide dog for the blind.

Scotch Collie: Is a landrace breed of dog which originated from Segugio Italiano: Is an Italian breed of dog of the scent hound
the highland regions of Scotland. The breed consisted of both the family. It comes in both shorthaired and wirehaired varieties.
long-haired (now known as Rough) Collie and the short-haired Hunters who hunt hare alone or in small groups find this dog to

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