Page 58 - Canine-Terminology

Topknot: Long, silky, fluffy or woolly hair on top of head (e.g.
Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Poodle). Training collar: A collar made of nylon, leather, or chain, fitted to
the dog’s neck in such a manner that the degree of tension exerted
Topline: Outline from just behind withers to croup. by the hand tightens or loosens it. Also called choke collar or slip
collar.
Tornjak: Also known as Bosnian and Herzegovinian - Croatian
Shepherd dog, is a mountain sheep dog native to Bosnia and Treeing Cur: Is a breed of dog that originated in the mid-west,
Herzegovina and Croatia. Tornjaks are large and powerful dogs, United States. They are primarily used to hunt tree squirrels,
with well proportioned, almost square-bodied features and agile raccoons, opossums, wild boars, bears, mountain lions and bobcats
movements. Tornjak has a calm temperament. A typical adult as well as to hunt big game. Treeing curs are medium-sized dogs
Tornjak is very calm, peaceful, at first sight an indifferent animal, known for their speed and agility in rough terrain.
but when the situation demands, it is a vigilant and very alert
watchdog. The character is equal to the temperament; they are not Treeing Tennessee Brindle: Is a breed of cur, originating in United
nervous nor aggressive. In general, they are very tough, not too States. The Treeing Tennessee Brindle has a strong propensity for
demanding, sturdy dogs. hunting, particularly treeing, and tends to be intelligent and fast
with a keen sense of smell. Additionally, the way it bays during the
Tosa (dog): Also called the Tosa Inu, Tosa-Ken or Japanese hunt i.e. “crying” or “giving tongue” is part of the breed standard.
Mastiff, is a breed of dog of Japanese origin that is considered rare.
It was originally bred in Tosa (present day Kōchi) as a fighting Treeing Walker Coonhound: Is a breed of hound descended
dog and still is today. Ownership of Tosas is legally restricted in from the English and American Foxhounds. The breed originated
certain jurisdictions including Australia, Denmark, Fiji, Iceland, in the United States when a dog known as “Tennessee Lead,” was
Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Tunisia, and crossed into the Walker Hound in the 19th century. The Treeing
UK. Some insurance companies will not insure homes with dog Walker Coonhound was bred primarily to hunt raccoons, but it
breeds deemed dangerous. is also used on other game such as deer, bear or mountain lion.
The breed is vocal with a distinctive bay that allows its owner to
Toy Fox Terrier: Is a small terrier breed of dog originating in the identify their hound from great distances. It has a clear, ringing
US. Toy Fox Terriers are small dogs with a muscular and athletic voice that changes to steady chop at the tree. Walker hounds are
appearance. Toy Fox Terriers, like many active and intelligent gentle, calm, friendly dogs who make great house pets.
breeds, can learn to respond to a number of words. Toy Fox
Terriers were used commonly in circus shows by clowns, and they Treeing: Is a method of hunting where dogs are used to force
are said to make great companions for owners with a good sense animals that naturally climb up into trees, where they can be shot
of humor. by hunters. Particularly used with coon hunting, treeing dogs are
selected for the instinct to not cease barking at an animal after it
Toy group: Group of dogs bred to be companions or lap dogs. has escaped into a tree.

Toy Manchester Terrier: Is a breed of dog, categorized as a Triangular eyes: More angular in contours than oval eyes (e.g.
terrier. The breed was bred down in size in North America from Afghan Hound).
the Manchester Terrier. The Toy Manchester Terrier in North
America is a small, long legged dog with a short coat marked with Tricolour: Coat of three distinct colours.
tan, a long tail and ears which stand upright.
Trigg Hound: Is a variety of the American Foxhound, developed
Trace: Black line extending from occiput to twist (tail) on a Pug. in Kentucky by Colonel Haiden Trigg. The Trigg Hound is
obedient but “tenacious”, and is well-suited to hunting because of
Tracking dog (TD): A title awarded to a dog that has been its sense of smell and endurance.
recorded a Tracking Dog as a result of having passed an AKC-
licensed or -member tracking test. The title may be combined with Trim: To groom the coat by stripping, clipping or scissoring.
the UD (Utility Dog) title and shown as UDT.
Trot: A rhythmic two-beat diagonal gait in which the feet at
Transylvanian Hound: Also known as the Transylvanian Scent diagonally opposite ends of the body strike the ground together;
Hound or Hungarian Hound, is an ancient dog breed of Hungary, i.e., right hind with left front and left hind with right front.
historically and primarily used for hunting. It is a strong, medium- Correctly, the hind feet fall immediately behind the front feet.
sized scent hound which has a high-pitched, ringing bark for a dog
of its size. The breed is described as good-natured, courageous, Trousers: Longish hair at the back of both upper and lower thighs.
enduring, with a basic character that is quick, even, but also
determined and lively. Trowel ear: Ear that is wider in the middle than at the attachment
of its tip.
Trail: To hunt by following ground scent.

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