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Trumpet: The slight depression or hollow on either side of the United Kennel Club (UKC): An official registry in the United
skull just behind the orbit or eye socket; the region comparable States for purebred dogs.
with the temple in man.
Unsound: A dog incapable of performing the functions for which
Truncated: Cut off. it was bred.

Tuck-up: Upward curve of underline of body (e.g. Hungarian Upper arm: The humerus or bone of the foreleg, between the
Vizsla). shoulder blade and the forearm and associated tissues.

Tulip ear: An ear carried erect with edges curving in and forward. Upright shoulder: Minimum layback of shoulder.

Turn up: Upturned under jaw (e.g. Griffon Bruxellois). Utility dog (UD): A title awarded to a dog that has been recorded a
Utility Dog by the AKC as a result of having won certain minimum
Tuxedo: Solid (usually black) with a white patch (shirt front) on scores in Utility classes at a specified number of AKC licensed or
the chest, and white on some or all of the feet (spats.) This pattern member obedience trials. This title may be combined with the TD
is sometimes called Irish Spotting, Flashy, or Boston or TDX title and shown as UDT or UDTX, respectively.

Twist: Tail (e.g. Pug). V

Twisting hocks: A gaiting fault in which the hock joints twist both
ways as they flex or bear weight. Also called rubber hocks.
Vanjari Hound: Is a breed of dog found in India. It is a greyhound-
Type: Sum of qualities that distinguish dogs of one breed (breed type dog used by the nomadic Vanjari of Maharashtra, primarily as
type) or dogs from one kennel (kennel type) from others. a sighthound in hunting. However, it has also been used as a guard
dog and a herding dog.
Tyrolean Hound: Is a breed of dog that originated in Tyrol, Austria,
also called the Tiroler Bracke or Tyroler Bracke. This breed of dog Variable schedule of reinforcement: A variance in the amount of
is a patient and passionate hunting dog also known for courage time or number of behaviors required for a dog to a reward.
and can handle almost any terrain. He has great scenting ability
that can be useful for game catching. However this dog can make Variety: A division of a breed approved by the AKC. There are nine
a nice family companion as they are friendly and even tempered breeds that are divided into varieties: Cockers, Beagles, Collies,
but at the same time can be an independent hunter. Dachshunds, Bull Terriers, Manchester Terriers, Chihuahuas,
English Toy Spaniels, and Poodles.
U Varminty: A keen, very bright or piercing expression.

Ulna: One of the two bones of the forearm. Veil: The portion of the dog’s forelock hanging straight down over
the eyes or partially covering them.
Underage dam: Dam under eight months of age at the time of
mating. Veiled coat: Fine, wispy long hair (e.g. Chinese Crested Dog).
Underage sire: Sire under seven months of age at the time of Vent: The anal opening.
mating.
Vertebral column: The bones of the central axis of the dog
Undercoat: Dense, soft, short coat concealed by a longer top coat. posterior to the skull, including cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral,
and caudal vertebrae.
Underline: The shape found under dog from brisket to flank.
Villano de las Encartaciones: Is a Spanish working dog originated
Undershot bite: The lower front teeth project beyond the upper in Las Encartaciones, a comarca of the province of Biscay, in the
front teeth when the mouth is closed. Basque country, eastern Cantabria and northern Burgos. The dog
is used to catch Monchina cattle, which are raised in a feral state
Undershot: The front teeth (incisors) of the lower jaw overlapping in northern Spain. The Villano is also used for boar hunting given
or projecting beyond the front teeth of the upper jaw when the its qualities as a catch dog.
mouth is closed.
Villanuco de las Encartaciones: Is a Spanish breed of dog
Unilateral cryptorchid: See Cryptorchid typical of the region of Las Encartaciones (Biscay), Cantabria and
northern Burgos (Spain). Despite the great similarity in names,

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