R - Dog Dictionary Definitions

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  Racy

  Tall with a slight build.

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  Radius

  Corresponding with the bone found in the inner forearm above the thumb, it is the same bone in the inner forearm of a dog.

• Ragamuffin Cats

• Ragdoll Cats

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  Ragged

  Muscles that are not smooth but appear more ragged in shape.

• Ram's Nose (See also: Roman Nose)

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  Rangy

  Gangly with a long body, high leg, and light framed build.

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  Rat Tail

  A tail that has soft curls at the base but the tip is devoid of hair.

• Rat Terrier

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  Reach of Front

  The length of a stride taken by the front legs.

• Rear Pastern

  Also known as the metatarsus, it is the area between the hock and foot on the hind legs.

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  Recessive Gene

  A gene that is phenotypically expressed when it is matched with its allele identical but its phenotype is masked when it is...(continued)

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  Red

  A coat that is reddish-orange in color.

• Red Sesame

  A term used to describe a coat that is red in color with a sparse black overlay.

• Redbone Coonhound

• Regional

  States that are grouped together on the basis of similar entry numbers as a region for the AKC to calculate point schedules.

• Register

  The act of listing a puppy, litter, or dog with a dog association.

• Registration Papers

  Documents that show the written proof of registration. It includes the date of birth, parents of the dog, breeder and

• Registries

  Organizations that keep official records on specific areas such as the lineage of purebred dogs and health registries for certain...(continued)

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  Renal

  Relating to the kidneys.

• Reserve

  The dog that places second behind either the winner's dog or winner's bitch. See Winner's Dog and Winner's Bitch.

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  Retinal Dysplasia

  Retinal Dysplasia is most commonly seen as a hereditary disease but it can also be caused by a number of environmental...(continued)

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  Retrieve

  1. An exercise that is done in some obedience classes. 2. when a hunting dog brings the game back to the handler. 3. see fetch.

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  Retrieving Breeds

  A term used to describe the breeds that typically retrieve birds from water or land.

• Reverse Brindling

  A brindling that gives the appearance of fawn markings; black in coloring with lighter fawn markings

• Reverse Zoonosis

  Infectious diseases that are found in humans which can be transmitted to animals.

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  Reward

  Treats, praise or any positive reinforcement used as a motivating factor, which induces a desired behavior.

• Rhodesian Ridgeback

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  Rib Cage

  The enclosing structure formed by the cartilage, paired ribs, sternum and all associated tissue.

• Ribbed Up

  A term used to describe a long rib cage where the ribs angle back from the spinal column.

• Ring Steward

  The individual who assists the judges by coordinating the handlers and dogs into and out of the ring.

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  Ring Tail

  Carried up in almost a circle.

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  Roach Back

  Convex curvature of the back involving thoracic and lumbar regions

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  Roadwork

  Exercising a dog by walking, biking, or jogging.

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  Roan

  A term used to describe a coat that is blue-gray or iron gray in color with a mixing of colored and white hairs.

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  Rocking Horse

  When both front and rear legs extend out from the body in a similar appearance to that of a rocking horse.

• Rolling Gait

  When the hindquarters sway and amble while in locomotion.

• Roman Nose

  Also called a Ram's nose, it is when the bridge is so high it forms a slight convex line from the nose tip to the forehead.

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  Rose Ear

  An ear that is small in size which folds over and back revealing the burr.

• Rottweiler

• Rounding

  Trimming or cutting the ends of the ear leather.

• Rubber Hocks (See also: Twisting Hocks)

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  Ruby

  A term used to describe a coat that is rich mahogany red in color.

• Rudder

  A term that refers to the tail. Also called the stern.

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  Ruddy

  A term used to describe a coat that is dark ginger red in color.

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  Ruff

  Long, thick hair that grows around the neck of some breeds.

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  Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament

  This is a common knee injury and tends to happen in both large young dogs during play and older...(continued)

• Russian Blue

• Rust

  Term used to describe a coat that is a medium-brilliant reddish brown in color. This color is seen in several different breeds.