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definitive color description.

Working group: Group of dogs used to pull carts, guard property,
and for search and rescue.

Wrinkle: Crease, furrow or ridge of skin (e.g. Basenji).

Wry mouth: Asymmetrical alignment of upper and lower jaws;
cross bite.

X

Xiasi Dog: Is a breed of dog originating from Guizhou Province in
China. Xiasi have distinctive characteristics and traits which make
them ideal hunting dogs. Their lean muscular bodies, padded
paws, and powerful legs are bred to follow fast and agile prey.

Xiphoid process: Cartilage process of the sternum.

Y

Yellow: From pale cream to a deep yellowish-gold tan.

Yorkshire Terrier: Is a small dog breed of terrier type, developed
during the 19th century in Yorkshire, England, to catch rats
in clothing mills. The ideal Yorkshire Terrier character or
“personality” is described with a “carriage very upright” and
“conveying an important air”. Though small, the Yorkshire Terrier
is active, very overprotective, curious and fond of attention. They
thrive on attention and love.

Z

Zoonosis: A disease of animals, such as rabies or psittacosis that
can be transmitted to humans.

Zygomatic arch: A bony ridge extending posteriorly (and
laterally) from beneath the eye orbit.

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