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Spontaneous mutation: A genetic accident which permanently Stance: Manner of standing.
alters certain genetic characteristics.
Stand away coat: See Standoff Coat
Sporting group: Group of dogs who were originally bred to assist
the hunter to hunt game birds, both on land and in the water. Standard Schnauzer: Is a dog breed that originated in Germany
from at least 14th-15th century, of Schnauzer breed type and
Sporting Lucas Terrier: Is a small breed of dog of the terrier type, progenitor of the Giant Schnauzer and Miniature Schnauzer. The
originating from Scotland. literal translation is “snouter” from the German word for “snout”
and means colloquially “moustache”, or “whiskered snout”,
Spread hocks: Hocks pointing outward. because of the dog’s distinctively bearded snout. The smallest of
the working breeds, the Standard Schnauzer makes a loyal family
Spread: Width between the forelegs when accentuated. dog with guardian instincts. Most will protect their home from
uninvited visitors with a deep and robust bark.
Spring of ribs: Curvature of ribs for heart and lung capacity.
Standard: See Breed Standard
Spring: See Flush
Standing heat: The point during which a female in heat will accept
Square body: A dog whose measurements from withers to ground breeding and can become pregnant.
equals that from fore chest to rump.
Stand-off coat: Long, harsh jacket with hair standing out from the
Squirrel tail: Carried up and curving more or less forward. body supported by shorter, soft, dense undercoat (e.g. Keeshond).

St. Bernard (dog): Is a breed of very large working dog from the Staring coat: The hair dry, harsh, and sometimes curling at the
western Alps. They were originally bred for rescue at the Great St tips.
Bernard Pass on the Italian-Swiss border, and Little St Bernard
Pass in the Italian-French border, located close to one another. The Station: Comparative height from the ground, as high-stationed,
name “St. Bernard” originates from the passes of Great and Little low-stationed.
St Bernard. Known as a classic example of a Gentle Giant, the
Saint Bernard is calm, patient and sweet with adults, and especially Steel blue: Body Colour of Yorkshire Terrier.
children. The biggest threat to small children is being knocked over
by this breed’s larger size. Overall they are a sweet, gentle, calm, Steep: Used to denote incorrect angles of articulation. For example,
loyal and affectionate breed, and if socialized are very friendly. a steep front describes a more upright shoulder placement than is
preferred.
Stabyhoun: The Stabyhoun or Stabij is one of the top five rarest
dog breeds in the world. It is from Friesland and in particular Stephens Cur: Is a scent hound that belongs to the Cur dog breed.
from the Frisian forest area, a region in the southeast and east of The dogs known as “Little black dog” were bred by generations of
Friesland, Netherlands. The dog is considered a Dutch national Stephens family for over a century. It is good for hunting raccoon
treasure. The Stabyhoun is both a soft-mouthed retriever and a and squirrel, but can also be used to bay wild boar.
pointer with a strong tracking nose. The Stabyhoun has a gentle
disposition. This breed is friendly, sensitive, intelligent, peaceful, Stern tail: A tail found in a sporting dog or hound that is generally
patient, and willing to please, but may be stubborn on occasion. carried straight out.
The Stabyhoun exhibits great tolerance of children and other
animals. Stern: Tail of a sporting dog or hound.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Is a medium-sized, short-coated breed Sternum: A row of eight bones that form the floor of the chest.
of dog of English lineage and may be considered to be within the pit
bull type. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a medium-sized, stocky, Stifle: The joint of the hind leg between the thigh and the second
and very muscular dog. Due to its breeding and history, common thigh. The dog’s knee.
traits exist throughout; the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is known for
its character of fearlessness and toughness. This, coupled with its Stilted: Characteristic gait of Chow Chow due to minimum hind
affectionate nature, its off-duty quietness and trustworthy stability, angulation.
make it a foremost all-purpose dog.
Stop: The step up from muzzle to back skull; indentation between
Stag red: Deep red (almost brown) with intermingling of black the eyes where the nasal bones and cranium meet.
hairs (Miniature Pinscher). Color definitions may vary by
breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color Straight in pastern: Little or no bend at the wrist.
description.

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