I - Dog Dictionary Definitions

• Ibizan Hound

• Icelandic Sheepdog

• Identification

  A means to identify a dog either through a tattoo, identification tags or microchip.

• Immune Response

  The body's protective response to an antigen; reaction to an infection.

• Immunization

  The process of becoming immune, such as through an inoculation.

• Imported Semen

  Semen that has been imported from another country of origin.

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  In Whelp

  Pregnant

• Inbreeding

  When two dogs of the same breed that are closely related mate.

• Incisors

  The sharp edged teeth used for cutting or gnawing that are found between the canines and consisting of the six upper and six lower...(continued)

• Incorrect Bites

  Many breeds experience incorrect bites and some breeds have been bred to have them. There are three different types of...(continued)

• Incubation Period

  The period that starts when the infection is contracted until the signs of the disease begin appearing.

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  Inflammation

  A reaction to an irritation, infection or injury that consists of redness, pain, swelling and occasionally the loss of...(continued)

• Inguinal hernia

  Inguinal Hernia, like Umbilical Hernia, is a condition that is also present at birth but it can also develop in unsprayed...(continued)

• Inherited

  A characteristic or trait that is received by genetic transmission from one's parent.

• Injection

  A liquid that is inserted under pressure, usually through a syringe, for medicinal reasons such as a hypodermic.

• Interbreeding

• Internal Parasites

  A parasite such as larvae, worms or a one-celled protozoan that survives by living off an animal's blood or meals.

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  Iris

  The colored membrane in the eye that surrounds the pupil.

• Irish Red and White Setter

• Irish Setter

• Irish Terrier

• Irish Water Spaniel

• Irish Wolfhound

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  Isabella

  A term used to describe a coat that is fawn to light bay with more saturation and brilliance than other coats of the same color. It...(continued)

• Italian Greyhound