N - Dog Dictionary Definitions

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  Nasal Solar Dermatitis

  Also known as Collie-nose this condition generally occurs in dogs with little or no pigment in their nose and is not...(continued)

• National

  An annual conformation show that is hosted by a national parent club of a specific breed. Only the specific breed can compete and...(continued)

• Natural Breed

  A breed that develops due to the geographical and environmental conditions that it is living in and not to any interference of...(continued)

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  Natural Mutation

  A genetic mutation that occurs naturally.

• Natural Selection

  A theory taken from Darwin's theory of evolution, where only the best adapted organisms will not only survive but also...(continued)

• Nausea

  An illness of the stomach that is characterized by an impulse to vomit, and a disinterest in food.

• Neapolitan Mastiff

• Nebelung Cats

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  Neck Well Set-On

  A neck forms a smooth transition into the topline and merges gradually into the withers; a good neckline.

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  Nesting Behavior

  A behavior seen in pregnant females that are close to the time of whelping, where the female prepares a space to first...(continued)

• Neuter

  A term used to describe the castration of a male dog to prevent it from siring puppies.

• Newfoundland

• Nick

  When desirable puppies are produced from a breeding.

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  Nictitating Membrane

  Also known as the third eyelid, this inner eyelid is capable of closing over the eyeball to provide moisture and...(continued)

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  Nite Hunt

  A competition for coonhounds where the dog's performance is judged.

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  Non-Sporting Group

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

• Norfolk Terrier

• Norwegian Buhund

• Norwegian Elkhound

• Norwegian Forest Cats

• Norwegian Lundehund

• Norwich Terrier

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  Nose

  1. The part of the muzzle that contains the nostrils, which allow the dog to smell and breath. 2. a term used to describe an ability to...(continued)

• Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever