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Clark County 4-H Dog Project

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Payment and shot records must be brought to first class. There will be no refund once classes have started.

Clark County 4-H Dog Project Obedience and Showmanship

Dog Committee: Marion Wehrman (Superintendent) 715-223-3379 / 715-223-5042 (cell) / [email protected]

Terri Schultz 715-223-6290 / 715-507-0679 (cell) / [email protected]

Katerina / Cindy Kolzow 715-223-6035 / 715-613-4361 (cell) / [email protected]

Laura Buchholz 715-743-4528 / 715-937-4488 (cell) / [email protected]

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact one of the above listed people.

Class Rules

1. All dogs must be kenneled and/or limited to the indoor show arena area and area west of the show arena. At no time are dogs allowed in or near any other barns or buildings housing other animals.

2. FEES: $15.00 per Clark County 4-H / FFA project member per year attending 4-H obedience/ showmanship

$25.00 for non Clark County 4-H / FFA members

This fee covers equipment, supplies and additional insurance coverage. Payment made by check, should be made payable to:

Clark County 4-H Leaders Federation

3. Materials or equipment needed: a. Each dog must be equipped with choke collar or flat collar (take a loose neck

measurement of dog) with no attachment (no name tags, rabies tags or license, etc.) and a six foot leather or nylon leash (neutral colors only) with only a metal snap attached. Spike collars and chain leashes will not be allowed.

b. For showmanship classes a nylon showmanship lead must be used. No chain collars will be allowed in showmanship.

c. All dogs to be exhibited must have had their rabies shot with dates rabies was administered. Present proof that the rabies vaccination was completed prior to the start of first

training class. Without this documentation you and your dog will not be allowed in the class

Highly recommended but not required includes vaccination for: ___ Distemper ___ Heartworm checked and on preventative medicine

___ Corona and kennel cough (bordatella)

d. First & second year dog project members must attend all 10 obedience/showmanship classes. Dependent upon previous progress of handler and canine ALL other members must attend a minimum 5 sessions. It is imperative you check in with your primary instructor for proper placement of the handler and canine. It is HIGHLY ADVISED to attend at 10

sessions.


4. One session will be held at the fairgrounds on August 6. All members highly encouraged to attend.

5. For the safety of others in the class, any aggressive dog will be dismissed from classes. The class instructors or 4-H Agent has the right to dismiss a dog(s) if they display continuous aggressive behavior. This applies during class and while at the fair.

6. Never hit, scream or abuse your dog or you may be asked to leave the class.

7. Any female dog in season may not attend class but may show outside at the fair in obedience (not showmanship).

8. Visitors, parents and prospective 4-H members are always welcome as long as they do not disturb the class.

9. You must immediately clean up after your own dog at all times.

10. You are encouraged to attend and/or participate in a dog fun match or AKC dog show (these may count towards one obedience class, but must have prior approval and a receipt showing participation by contacting the dog committee.

11. A handler may enter 2 dogs in the same obedience class

12. Brace & Team Obedience (See Wisconsin State Dog Show Guidelines or your instructor).

13. Treats: a. During obedience training treats may be used—but only for training purposes. b. Treats are not to be used in the show ring at the fair during obedience classes. c. Treats may be used for training & show in the showmanship classes. d. Treats should be small, soft type of treat—not something that may crumble and drop to

ground causing disruption to other dogs during show. e. Please remember to bring water for you and your dog to fair and dog class.

14. The Clark County 4-H Agent and/or class instructors have the right to dismiss dogs if they

display continuous aggressive behavior or if the leaders feel the 4-H handler can not handle their dog. This rule will apply for classes and at the fair.

15. A health check will be performed on all animals showing at the fair. Any dog that does not pass health inspection or have their current vaccinations papers at the time of check-in will be dismissed immediately. Please bring a copy of your dog’s vaccination paper with you—do not bring the original. A copy will be kept on file with the UW-Extension Office.

16. No blue jeans or flip flops allowed at fair for showing. Always wear 4-H appropriate clothing.


DEPARTMENT J9

JUNIOR DOGS

ATCP 160.59

Must be enrolled in DOG project

See page 11 for Clark County Fair Animal Husbandry Policy

DANISH JUDGING

9:00 a.m. on WEDNESDAY

DAIRY ARENA

PREMIUMS FOR CLASSES (unless stated):

1st place $4.50

2nd place $3.50

3rd place $2.50

4th place $1.50

Dog Requirements: a) Exhibitors must be in 3rd grade and 8 years old or

older as of January 1 (current year). b) Dog handbook is available online at: http://

clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/project-area-

information/dogs/ or at the UW-Extension Office. c) Any dog not passing vet check at check-in will not be

allowed to be shown; animal must be immediately removed from the premises.

d) All dogs shall have distemper and rabies shots and a copy of vaccination papers must accompany animal to the fair. A copy will be kept on file with the UW-

Extension Office. e) All dogs must be kenneled and/or limited to the indoor

show arena area and area west of the show arena. At no time are dogs allowed in or near any other barns or buildings housing other animals.

f) Dogs must remain leashed and cannot go past driveway between food stand and red barn at any time.

g) Any female dog in heat may not be shown at the fair. h) Immediately cleanup after your dog—inside and

outside show arena. i) Never hit, scream or abuse your dog or you may be

asked to leave the class. j) ALL members and project dogs at Graduate

Novice level or below must attend 10 or more obedi-ence/showmanship classes. All member with dogs at Pre-Open level or higher must contact the dog leader at the site for session requirements.

k) A handler may not show 2 dogs in the same class. l) If your dog receives a qualifying score at county or

state show the dog must advance to the next class the following year. The leaders may be the only ones to hold a dog from advancing.

m) Youth must attend designated number of county training

meetings (decided at organization meeting each year) to show at county and state shows. For a copy of guidelines, contact the UW-Extension Office.

n) The Clark County 4-H Agent and/or class instructors have the right to dismiss a dog(s) if they display continuous and aggressive behavior. This rule will apply for classes and at the fair.

o) If your dog “relieves” in the ring you will receive a pink ribbon.

p) If your dog “relieves” in showmanship you will be disqualified.

Showmanship Requirements: a) Grades as of January 1 of current year b) Showmanship includes:

• Skill by the exhibitor in handling the dog

• Grooming & conditioning of dog

• Conformation of the dog is NOT considered

• Exhibitors appearance

• Knowledge of dog related topics (i.e. anatomy, origin, classification, etc.)

CLASS A ------- SHOWMANSHIP

Premiums: $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50

1. Senior (9th grade and older) 2. Intermediate (6th—8th grade) 3. Beginning (3rd—5th grade)

CLASS B ------- PRE-NOVICE

If you pass Pre-Novice you must advance to Novice.

1. 3rd-6th grade (1st year member) • Untrained dog/inexperienced handler • Heel and Figure 8 on lead

• Stand for examination on lead

• Recall on lead

• Long sit on lead (1 minute) • Long down on lead (3 minutes)

2. 7th grade and older (1st year member or anyone repeating pre-novice; or any experienced handler/dog in pre-novice 2nd year) • Heel and Figure 8 on lead


• Recall on lead


CLASS C ------- NOVICE

If you pass Novice you must advance to Graduate Novice.

1. For 1st year members in Novice

• Heel and Figure 8 on lead

• Stand for examination off lead

• Heel off lead

• Recall off lead

• Long sit off lead (1 minute) • Long down off lead (3 minutes)

2. For experienced members and/or dogs in Novice class



• Heel off lead

• Recall off lead



CLASS D -------- GRADUATE NOVICE

If you pass Graduate Novice you must advance to

Pre-Open.

1. Heel on lead


• Heel and Figure 8 off lead

• Drop for recall off lead

• Long sit off lead—handler out of sight (3 minutes) • Long down off lead—handler out of sight (5 minutes)

CLASS E -------- PRE-OPEN

If you pass Pre-Open you must advance to Open.

1. Heel and Figure 8 off lead

• Drop on recall off lead

• Retrieve dumbbell on flat • Broad jump off lead


CLASS F -------- OPEN

If you pass Open you must advance to Pre-Utility.

1. Heel and Figure 8 off lead

• Drop on call off lead

• Retrieve dumbbell on flat off lead

• Retrieve dumbbell over high jump off lead

• Broad jump off lead


CLASS G -------- PRE-UTILITY

If you pass Pre-Utility you must advance to Utility.

1. Signal exercise

• Retrieve over high jump

• Directed retrieve

• Directed jumping (high jump only) • Moving stand and examination


CLASS H -------- UTILITY

1. Signal exercise

• Scent discrimination (leather & metal) • Directed retrieve

• Directed jumping (high jump & bar) • Moving stand and examination

CLASS I --------- BRACE

1. Two dogs shown as in Pre-Novice class



• Heel off lead

• Recall • Long sit off lead (1 minute) • Long down off lead (3 minutes)

2. Two dogs shown as in Novice class



• Heel off lead

• Recall • Long sit off lead (1 minute) • Long down off lead (3 minutes)

CLASS J -------- TEAM (PRE-NOVICE)

1. Four members with four dogs shown as a team as in Pre-Novice



• Recall on lead


CLASS K ------- TEAM (NOVICE)

1. Four members with four dogs shown as a team as in Novice class



• Heel off lead

• Recall off lead



Lesson One

Heeling and Sitting

Heeling Command

1) Say your dog’s name and “HEEL” in a commanding voice. 2) Step forward with your left foot. (hint—always start walking with the foot that is next to your dog) 3) Give a “POP” forward with the leash. (the noise your chocker chain makes when you pull it up quickly)

When Heeling

1) PRAISE your dog often; make sure you have your dog’s attention. 2) Walk briskly; your dog should trot with you, not lag behind.

Heeling Corrections

1) Snap and release the choker collar. Always PRAISE your dog after each correction. 2) Always heel with a loose leash. When first beginning, hold your leash in both hands, keeping your left

hand on your leash and ready to correct your dog. 3) Always stop on your right foot and bring your left foot up alongside. Your dog will learn to keep at eye on

your left foot.

Sit Command

1) Say the word “SIT”, push down on your dog’s rump with your left hand and pull the leash tight with your right hand. (hint—it is much easier to put your dog into the sitting position when he is moving rather than waiting for him to stop.)

2) Make sure that each time you stop walking that your dog sits squarely by your left side. Make sure your dog is sitting straight; correct your dog immediately if his sit is not straight.

3) Don’t forget—LOTS OF PRAISE!

When Giving The Sit Command

1) Give one command—don’t repeat it. 2) Don’t ever say the dog’s name, and then the command. Just say the command. 3) Don’t say “Sit Down” when all you want your dog to do is sit. “Down” is another command. 4) Work for fast sits.

TIP OF THE WEEK—LEASH CORRECTIONS

When doing a leash correction in healing do not choke your dog. Make quick effective corrections—letting the collar loosen between the corrections. When the collar is loose it is telling your dog he is doing a good job, but when you never loosen the collar your dog will never know if he is right or wrong. SO make sure you are heeling with a loose leash.


Lesson Two

Sit/Stays

Start this exercise with the dog in the sit position on your left side. Don’t use the dog’s name.

1) Hold the leash in your left hand. Swing your right hand—palm open—in front of your dog’s nose and say “STAY”.

2) Step away with your RIGHT foot and turn to face your dog. 3) Slowly start to circle your dog. If he moves, return to him immediately and tell him to “STAY” again. 4) Return to the heel position by walking around the dog from his left side to his right. Keep the leash from

dragging across his face by holding it with your left hand. 5) Exercise finished. Remember to give your dog lots of PRAISE!

After three or four days of practice, extend the length of time you make your dog stay. Move further back each time until you are at the end of your dog’s leash.

TIP OF THE WEEK—”CREATING A HAPPY AND BALANCED DOG”

There are three ingredients for creating a happy, balanced, dog . . .

• Exercise: walk your dog every day! This means that your dog is walking next to you—not pulling ahead of you. Your dog shouldn’t “walk” you!

• Discipline: give your dog rules, boundaries and limitations in a non abusive manner.

• Affection and Play: a reward we give to our dogs and to ourselves on a daily basis


Lesson Three

Down & Down/Stay

Down Command

Start this exercise with your dog in the sit position on your left side. Don’t use your dog’s name. By using one of these three methods put your dog into a down position:

1) For small dogs—kneel beside your dog and place your left hand on his left shoulder, gently push him down and say the command “DOWN”.

2) For medium to large dogs—kneel beside your dog, reach your left arm over his shoulder and grasp his left leg; with your right hand grasp his right leg. Using your left elbow, push down on your dog to move him into a down position while you give him the command “DOWN”.

3) For large dogs—place the leash under your left foot and put your left hand on the dog’s shoulder. Step down on the leash and push down on your dog’s shoulder at the same time. Place him in the down position and say the command “Down”.

When your dog is in the down position praise him very softly. If you praise your dog too loudly he will move from his down position. So keep your voice very soft when you praise him.

Down/Stay

1) After your dog is in the down position and relaxed, give him the “STAY” hand and voice signal. 2) Step off on your right foot and turn to face your dog. 3) Slowly start to circle your dog. If he moves return to him instantly, and return him to the down position. 4) Your dog must remain in the down position even after you return to him. After the instructor says that

exercise is finished take two steps forward, place him in the sit position, and then give him lots of PRAISE!

TIP OF THE WEEK:

A very common error when leaving a dog on a stay or down is accidentally pulling the leash. Make sure that your leash is not tangled under or around your dog when you leave them.


Lesson Four

Finish and Footwork

Finish

Start this exercise with your dog in the sit position on your left side. Don’t use your dog’s name. Say the command “STAY”, step off on your right foot and turn to face your dog as if you were putting him into the sit/stay position.

1) The command is: your dog’s name and one of the following words—FINISH, HEEL, or SWING. 2) Guide your dog around your right side as your right leg takes a huge step backward. 3) Switch the leash behind your back into your other hand and bring him up to your left leg. At the same

time, your right leg comes back even with your left leg. 4) This method works with the commands FINISH and HEEL. 5) Another method for the commands HEEL and SWING: after you give the command, have your dog return

to your left side without going behind you. Your dog should position himself by your side in the proper heeling position.

6) After the instructor says “EXERCISE FINISHED”, PRAISE your dog.

Slow, Normal, and Fast Heeling

Upon the order from the instructor, “Slow” heeling should quickly slow to a definite slow pace. When the command “Fast” is given, the handler and his dog must travel much faster. Never let your dog break into a run or you could quickly lose control of your dog. Your dog should always remain at your left side regardless of the speed you are walking.

Footwork

1) The 2 1/2 step halt 2) About Turns

3) Corner Turns

Obedience

1) Be patient! Keep your training lessons short so your dog doesn’t get bored. 2) Praise your dog every time he correctly follows a command. Your praise can be a pat on the head or just

“good dog” in a happy voice. Do not use your dog’s name when praising. 3) Keep your commands short. Use the same word for your command every time. When you give

commands that require your dog to move, use your dog’s name before the command. When you give commands that require your dog to stay, don’t use your dog’s name before the command.

4) Speak in a firm, pleasant voice. Never hit or scream at your dog. 5) You need to repeat each exercise many times until your dog automatically responds to each command.

End each training session doing something your dog loves to do...this is an excellent time to play with your dog!!!


Lesson Five

Come Fore

This is a transition from heeling to the recall and is designed to aid in straight recalls and straight sits. It is a practice exercise only and will not be performed in the ring.

1) Start with your dog in a normal heel position going at a normal pace. 2) Give the command “your dog’s name, COME”, with the emphasis on the come. 3) Start running backward with your dog running towards you. 4) As you stop, the dog should be lined up straight, facing you so that you can give the command “SIT”. 5) Your dog should stop with his feet about three inches from your feet. Make sure your dog is sitting

straight and looking up at you. 6) Next give the “HEEL” command. Your dog should go to your left side and sit straight. Always make sure

you correct your dog if his sit is crooked.

PROBLEM OF THE WEEK: CHASING CARS

Car chasing is dangerous not only to your dog, but also to the driver and pedestrians.

Obedience training can help cure a car chasing problem. Through training you will establish control over your dog. When you are present your dog can be prevented from chasing by calling him BEFORE he starts to chase.

This will not stop your dog from chasing if he is left on his own. Dogs should never be allowed to run free and unsupervised, especially dogs with a history of chasing cars. Sooner or later they will be seriously injured or killed.


Lesson Six

Recall

The recall is carried out in three stages. The first stage is designed to help prevent crooked recalls and sloppy sits. You learned this as the Come Fore. The second stage encouraged instant response from the dog and the final stage is to put it all together with a nice finish. To encourage instant response, you must make this exercise lots of fun!

1) Put your dog in a sit/stay. 2) Leave your dog, and walk to the end of the leash. 3) When the instructor says call your dog (make sure you say your dog’s name and then give the command

“COME”). 4) Guide your dog to you by gathering up your lead until your dog is directly in front of you. Your dog should

come an sit facing you. His feet should be about three inches from your feet. Make sure he is sitting straight—if not correct him immediately.

5) When the instructor says finish your dog do the finish as you taught your dog in lesson 4. Your dog should go to your left side and sit straight. Always make sure you correct your dog if his sit is crooked.

6) Remember—give lots of PRAISE!

TIP OF THE WEEK—LOOSE LEASH WALKING

The quality of a connection between you and your dog is evident in how you simply walk together. “With” is a connection that is not easily defined but is very noticeable in it’s absence. It is more of a choice to be

together, not a matter of tying someone to you with a leash and collar. The quality of connection between you and your dog is fundamental. A good deal is revealed about your relationship with your dog in the simple act of walking together.

Mutual attention—dog to handler, handler to dog, should serve as the most important connection in all situations.


Lesson 7

Stand for Examination

In this exercise your dog is required to stand perfectly, despite all sorts of distractions, including having strangers run their hands over him. He may look around or wag his tail, but he is not allowed to move a single paw. He must not show any signs of fear or resentment. Don’t ever let your dog think that he is standing still as punishment. Your dog must be praised after he stands so he knows that this exercise is not a punishment.

1) With the lead in your right hand, give your dog the command to “STAND”. 2) Step forward with your left foot bringing your dog into a standing position. 3) Take only a single step, pivoting so you are facing your dog. Quickly touch your dog’s loin with your left

hand to keep him from sitting. Hold him up for a minute. If he is in an awkward position move his feet so that he is in a comfortable position and standing squarely.

4) Give the command and hand signal to “STAY”. Let go of his loin and stand facing your dog. 5) When your dog understands the command to stand, gradually increase your distance from him and

require him to stand as you circle behind him to the heel position. 6) After the instructor says “Exercise Finished” PRAISE YOUR DOG!

TIP OF THE WEEK—STANDING FOR EXAM

When doing a stand for exam, after your dog is stacked, gently push down on his body from front to back like the judge will do. This reminds your dog that he needs to stand, and if your dog is uncomfortable, he will move his feet at this time. When you leave your dog make sure you do not tighten your leash at any time, as this will cause your dog to move with you.


Team Obedience Guidelines

1. Team Captain will be the only one wearing an arm band

2. There will be two classes of team obedience- Pre-Novice and Novice

3. There will be four dogs/four handlers per team

4. A team is limited to competing in either Pre-Novice or Novice. Cannot compete in both. 5. A dog can only compete on one team. 6. All four handlers should dress alike

7. If a handler has two dogs, they can show both dogs in a team. One dog must be shown on a

pre-novice and one must be shown on the novice team. 8. One team will be judged at a time, except for long sit/downs. There shall be no more than four

teams in the ring for long sits/downs. 9. For figure 8 pattern, there will be five stewards standing eight feet apart in a straight line

10. On the stand exercise, all dogs remain standing until all dogs have been examined. 11. On the recall exercise, one dog is called at a time. Each dog remains in the ‘front position’ until

all four have been called. On the judge’s order to “finish your dogs”, handlers will simultane-ously finish their dogs.

Pre-Novice Rules: • All exercises will be done on a six foot lead

• Three of the four members must be at the Pre-Novice level

Novice Rules: • Dogs can be at novice level or above

• Exercises are performed on and off lead as in regular Novice class

Brace Guidelines

1. There will be two brace classes offered. A pre-novice and a novice brace class. • Pre-Novice brace- One dog must be working at the pre-novice level and the 2nd dog can be

working at a novice or above level. • Novice brace- both dogs must be working at a novice or above level

2. One dog must be owned or shown by handler at the show. Dogs may be unattached or coupled. The Coupling device is to be not less than six inches in overall length.

3. The brace team should work in unison at all times.


Glossary of Terms

Angulation ................. Angle made by bones at a joint, as “shoulder angulation” or “hock and stifle angulation”

Apple Head ................. Rounded or domed skull Bat Ear ........................ Carried erect, rounded tip

Beard ........................... Tuft of hair under the jaw or chin

Belton .......................... Two colors on one hair, as Orange Belton or Blue Belton in English Setters

Bite .............................. Said of the teeth. Perfect bite usually means that the upper and lower front teeth meet evenly, or like the blades of scissors

Blaze ............................ Streak of color between the eyes

Brindle ......................... Streakings of color on a darker ground color Brisket ......................... The chest or rib cage between and just

behind the front legs

Canine Teeth ............... The four sharp-pointed cutting teeth, sometimes called “tusks”. Upper canines are called the “eyeteeth”.

Chops .......................... Lower cheeks

Clip .............................. The pattern or style of clip places on a dog, such as a Poodle

Close-Coupled ............ Dog with a short loin and back

Conformation .............. The structure and form a dog as defined by its standard

Cow-Hocked ............... Said of a dog whose rear pasterns and paws point outward with the hock joints close to each other

Crop ............................. Refers to trimming of a dog’s ears

Croup .......................... The area of the back where the tail joins the body

Cur ............................... Mongrel dog of no breed identify

Dam ............................. The mother of puppies; the male is the “sire” Dewclaws .................... Useless, extra toes set higher on the leg

than useful ones and on the inside. Some breeds require two such extra toes on each hind leg

Dewlap ........................ Loose fold of skin under the chin of some dogs

Dish-faced ................... When the top jar line is concave—the opposite of Roman-nosed

Dock ............................ To shorten or remove a dog’s tail Down in Pastern ......... Said of a dog whose pastern is weak,

making a pronounced angle between the paw and front knee

Feather ........................ Fringe of hair on the legs and tail Fiddle Front ................ Bowed front legs, with elbows out from

body, knees close together, and toes pointing out

Flews ........................... Loose-hanging lips, as in Bulldogs

Front ............................ Said of the chest and legs of the dog when viewed from the front

Gait .............................. Method of walking; used as a command as “gait your dog”.

Grizzle ......................... Gray, or pepper-and-salt colors

Haw.............................. The red membrane around the eye

Height .......................... The perpendicular measurement of the dog from the ground to the highest point of the shoulders or withers

Hock ............................ Joint formed by second thigh and back pastern

In-Breeding ................. Breeding of closely related animals, such as mother to son, brother to sister

Incisors ....................... Front teeth of each jaw between the canines

Knee Foreleg joint between elbow and foot; hind-leg between tibia and femur

Leather........................ The ear flap of hounds and spaniels

Litter ........................... Puppies born to a bitch in one group

Loins ........................... The sides between the ribs and hipbones

Mask ........................... Dark color on the muzzle; as in Boxers and Great Danes

Merle ........................... Gray base color with darker center; as Blue Merle Collies

Muzzle ......................... The jaws, lips and nose

Neuter ......................... An animal who’s sexual organs have been removed

Occiput ....................... Bump at the top rear of the skull in most breeds

Out at Elbows ............. Elbows turned out from body

Pad .............................. Horny cover of the paw cushion

Pastern ....................... Part of foreleg between knee and foot, or between the hock joint and paw of the hind leg; feathering of the tail—said of Pekingese and Collies

Pom-Pom .................... Ball of hair left on end of the tail of Poodles

Prick Ear ..................... Ear carried erect Puppy.......................... By usage, any dog under one year old

Ring Tail ..................... One that curls into a ring at the end

Rose Ear ..................... Ear which folds back to expose part of inner ear

Sable ........................... Black or very dark brown; often a lighter shade at base with black tips

Screw Tail ................... Kinky, twisted tail Shelly .......................... A flat, narrow body and insufficient depth of

chest Sickle Tail ................... Tail curved up into sickle fashion

Smooth Coat .............. Short, flat coat Snipy ........................... Narrow, short muzzle insufficient to balance

skull Spay ............................ To remove ovaries and prevent having

puppies

Splay Foot .................. A flat foot with toes spread, little cushion, and often with nails growing crookedly

Squirrel Tail ................ Curing forward over the back

Stand-Off Coat ........... The outer coat stands straight out from the body

Stern ........................... The tail Stifle ............................ The joint formed by the upper and lower

thighs

Stop ............................ The area between the eyes and between the skull and muzzle

Straight Shoulders ..... Poor angulation of shoulder bones

Sway-Back .................. A concave top line between withers and hips

Testicle ....................... The sperm producing organ of the male dog

Tri-Color ..................... Dogs of three colors, usually black, tan, and white

Tuck-Up ...................... Abdomen drawn up tight to knees

Tulip Ears ................... Carried erect with tops falling down

Undershot ................... Under jaw longer than upper; projecting lower teeth beyond upper—the opposite of overshot

Walleye ....................... Blue eye as in Blue Merle Collies, Harlequin Danes, Dalmatians; sometimes called china eye

Withers ....................... Top of shoulder blades at junction of neck



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