E - Dog Dictionary Definitions

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  Ear Cankers

  An infection of the ear that is caused by a build up of wax and a lack of circulation. The ear becomes inflamed and the...(continued)

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  Ear Mites

  Infectious microscopic organisms that resemble ticks and survive by feeding on the ear canal lining.

• Ears

  The organ that provides both hearing and equilibrium consisting of three regions, the pinna, also known as leather, the middle ear and...(continued)

• Earthdog Events

  A non-competitive test for small terriers and other Earthdog breeds where the natural abilities and training are gauged when...(continued)

• East-West Front

  A phrase to describe an incorrect positioning of the feet, which causes them to turn outwards.

• Eclampsia

  A toxema that can occur during or immediately after pregnancy causing comas and convulsions. It is characterized by hypertension,...(continued)

• Ectropion

  Ectropion is the rolling out or sagging of the eyelid, leaving the eye exposed and prone to irritations and infections such as...(continued)

• Egyptian Mau Cats

• Elbow

  The posterior joint between the arm and forearm that provides articulation.

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  Elbow Dysplasia

  Elbow Dysplasia is similar to Hip Dysplasia, it is also a degenerate disease the affects the elbow joint. It is believed to...(continued)

• Elbows Out

  Elbows that are not held close but instead turn out from the body.

• Electronic Collar

  A collar used as a training device that sends an electric stimulation or warning sound to the dog when the trainer uses an...(continued)

• Embryo

  The young and undeveloped fetus of a mammal during the early developmental stages in the womb.

• English Cocker Spaniel

• English Foxhound

• English Setter

• English Springer Spaniel

• English Toy Spaniel

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  Enteritis

  An infection where the small intestines are inflamed. The symptom is generally diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration.

• Entire

  A dog that is fully intact with all of its reproductive system.

• Entlebucher Mountain Dog

• Entropion

  Entropion is the inward rolling of the eyelid, which usually affects the lower eyelid on a dog. When present in a dog, it is...(continued)

• Estrus

  Also known as a heat, it is the period of maximum sexual receptivity that the female of most mammals, excluding humans, experience...(continued)

• European Burmese

• Even Bite

  Also known as a level bite, it is when the upper and lower incisors meet without an overlap.

• Ewe Neck

  A term to describe a neck where the top line is concave.

• Exhibitor

  Either the owner or handler that is handling a dog during a conformation show.

• Exotic Cats

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  Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome

  This syndrome can be caused by a number of factors such as exophthalmos, which is a protrusion of the eyeball,...(continued)

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  Expression

  A general appearance of the head that takes into account all of the features.

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  External Parasite

  Organisms such as mites and ticks that affect the outside of the body.

• Eyeteeth

  The upper canines.