G - Dog Dictionary Definitions

• Gait

  1. The various patterns of footsteps, each with their own rhythm and footfall that distinguish how fast the dog is moving. 2. The most...(continued)

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  Gallop

  A gait that has a four-beat rhythm and usually an extra period of suspension. This occurs when all four feet are off the ground at...(continued)

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  Game

  Wild animals or birds that are hunted.

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  Gaskin

  The second or lower thigh.

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  Gastric

  Involving or pertaining to the stomach.

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  Gastric Torsion

  Also known as bloat it is caused by the sudden influx of gas and air in the stomach. This causes the stomach to distend and...(continued)

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  Gay Tail

  A term used to describe a tail that is held horizontally level with the back.

• Gazehound

• Gene pool

  The collective genes that are available to a certain species.

• Genealogy

  Pertaining to the pedigree, it is the direct descent of the dog's family.

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  Genes

  A hereditary unit that consists of the DNA sequences of a specific location on a chromosome which determines the characteristic in an...(continued)

• Genetically Linked Defects

  Health or temperamental defects or problems that are passed from ancestors to their offspring.

• Genetics

  The science of heredity.

• Genotype

  The genetic makeup of an organism or group of organisms that refers to a single trait or set of traits, usually distinguished from...(continued)

• German Pinscher

• German Shepherd Dog

• German Shorthaired Pointer

• German Wirehaired Pointer

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  Gestation Period

  The period of time that an embryo develops between the time of mating and the time of birth. In dogs it is generally 63...(continued)

• Giant Schnauzer

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  Gingivitis

  A gum disease that is characterized by swelling and redness of the gums.

• Glen of Imaal Terrier

• Goldador

• Golden Retriever

• Goldendoodle

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  Goose Neck

  Also known as a swan neck, it is a neck that is tubular in shape and elongated.

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  Goose Rump

  Too steep or sloping a croup

• Goose Step

  A step where there is an accentuated lift of the front legs.

• Gordon Setter

• Great Dane

• Great Pyrenees

• Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

• Greyhound

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  Grizzle

  A term used to describe a coat that is a mixture of black and white hairs or red and white hairs. Bluish-gray and iron-gray are also...(continued)

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  Groom

  A term that encompasses all the areas on a dog that needs to be maintained such as bathing, combing, clipping, nail trimming, etc. It...(continued)

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  Grooming Powder

  Used to separate and give volume to a dog's hair, it is a talc-like powder.

• Ground Color

  The color of hair that is closest to the body.

• Groups

  AKC and other kennel clubs place breeds into groups where the same breeds share many of the same attributes and characteristics....(continued)

• Guard Hairs

  The longer and stiffer hairs that grow through the undercoat and usually conceal it.

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  Gun Dog

  A term used to describe a dog that is trained to find or pursue game.