1. One of the two bones of the leg,
the lower thigh, second
thigh, or lower leg.

4. Thick, long hair growth on the
underjaw.

7. A marking pattern, used in
conjunction with another color, to
describe Shetland Sheepdogs,
Collies, Great Danes, and
Australian Shepherds. The color is
characterized by a marbling effect
of dark patches against a lighter
background of the same color.
Color definitions may vary by
breed. Always check the breed
standard for the definitive color
description.

8. Offspring.

9. A chronic respiratory disease,
often arising from allergies, that
is characterized by sudden
recurring attacks of labored
breathing, chest constriction, and
coughing.

10. Measured height at withers was
determined to be outside the
limits for that breed as set forth
in the breed standard.

14. Bones of the wrist.

15. A unique genetic makeup. DNA
testing is done to prove the
actual parentage and/or identity
of an animal.

2. The inside of the ear; i.e., the
irregular formation visible within
the cup.

3. One member of a pair or series of
genes that occupy a specific
position on a specific chromosome.

4. A grayish-brown color that may be
mixed with a few dark hairs (Great
Pyrenees, Sealyham Terriers).
Color definitions may vary by
breed. Always check the breed
standard for the definitive color
description.

5. Also known as the Akita Inu, a
large breed dog of Japanese origin

6. Toe.

11. The auditory organ, consisting of
three regions  inner ear, middle
ear, and the most important pinna
(or leather), which is supported
by cartilage and which affects the
expression of all breeds.

12. Used to describe Boston Terriers,
this color appears black except
that it has a red cast when viewed
in the sun or bright light. Color
definitions may vary by breed.
Always check the breed standard
for the definitive color
description.

13. One of the two bones of the
forearm.

14. A title conferred on a dog by the
AKC as a result of defeating a
specified number of dogs in
specified competition at a series
of AKC-licensed or -member dog
shows.