AKC
American Kennel Club
Acetabulum
Allele
Almond eye
Alpha dog
Amble
BENSAÚDE, Vasco
Brisket
Buttoks
CKC
Canine teeth
Castrate
Coarse
Dominant
Eclampsia
Ectropion
Entropion
Eye
Extensor lid
Fédération Cynologique Internationale - FCI
Gangliosidosis GM1
Gangliosidosis GM2
Gene
Hindquarters
Hip Dysplasia - HD
Incisors
Jowls
KC
Leão
Lion Clip
Loin
MILLER, Deyanne Farrell
Muzzle
Neuter
Night Blindness
Occiput
Orthopedic Foundation of Animals - OFA
Pelvis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy PRA
Prosternum
Quarantine
Recessive Gene
Rump
Scapula
Selective Breeding
Spay
Standard
Sternum
Substance
Topcoat
Topline
Undercoat
Undershot
Withers
Hip-socket; cup-like depression at the junction of the ilium, ischium and pubis in the pelvic girdle, which recieves the head of the femur to form the hip-joint.
Each of those genes that influence the same characteristics, but in different ways
An eye set in sorrounding tissue of almond shape
Natural pack leader; a dog with strong characteristics.
1) Relaxed gait in which the legs on either side move in unison, i.e., front left and rear left move forward together.
2) A slower version of "pacing" - often the transitional movement between walking and trotting.
Founded the Algarbiorum blood line. The most important figure in the history of PWD selective breeding. His careful and highly selective breeding gave way to some of the finest PWDs. He was also the owner of Leão, the visual standard of this breed.
Line formed by the sternum; the lower line of chest between forelegs.
Fleshy part of the rump or hips.
Canadian Kennel Club
The two upper and lower "fangs" found at each side of the incisors.
Emasculate; surgically remove testicles.
1) (of dog) lacking quality and refinement.
2) (of coat) harsh in texture.
1) Demonstrate superiority behaviourally; behaviour in keeping with that of an alpha dog
2) (of genes) Allele that has the capacity mask the effect the of another
Milk fever, a condition occurring especially in nursing bitches and caused by inadequate intake or take-up of calcium.
Condition in which the eyelids are turned outward
Condition in which eyelids are turned inward
1) Organ
2) Intense gaze of a herding dog on the animals under its charge; concentration of a herding dog.
One of three, in case of dogs, movable flaps of skin (eyelids) which protect the eye.
Founded in 1911 as a coordinating body between national governing bodies within the dog world
Inherited deficiency of the lipid storage system resulting in stunted growth and muscular dysfunction (Mode of inheritance, recessive)
Inherited condition causing muscular dysfunction, fits, poor sight and death. (Mode of inheritance, recessive)
Constituent information carrying parts of the cromossomes, upon which inherited characteristics are based.
Part which lies beyond the loin.
Inherited condition in which there is abnormally shallow acetabulum and small or misshapen femoral head (Mode of inheritance, polygenic) [JACKSON, Frank, 1995]
The upper and lower front teeth between the canines.
The flesh of the lips and jaws.
British Kennel Club
The visual standard of this breed. Acquired by Vasco Bensaúde from a fisherman in Lagos, he is considered to be the "perfect" Portuguese Water Dog.
Traditional clip for the Portuguese Water Dog where hair is clipped from the last rib backward, hindquarters, muzzle and tail (though leaving the hair untouched at the tip of the tail).
The region of the body on either side of the vertebral column between the last ribs and the pelvis.
The first lady of the breed in America, was the
first to import Portuguese Water Dogs from Portugal to the U.S. She passed
away in July 1987. She supplied Kathryn Braund with a great deal of
information for the book, The Complete Portuguese Water Dog, (Howell Book
House, 1986).
The head in front of the eyes; the forehead
Castrate or spay; a dog having been so treated.
See Progressive Retinal Atrophy
High part at the back of the skull; peak or apex.
(Portuguese Water Dog owners are urged to have two-year-old animals x-rayed by their veterinarian for OFA to detect any traces of Hip Dysplasia)
Rigid group of bones which form the hips
Group of inherited degenerative eye diseases which vary in age of onset. Initially producing impairment of vision in bright light and progressing to impairment - though not always total blindness, in all conditions. (Mode of inheritance, unclear)
Protrusive brisket
Period of isolation either to allow disease to develop for the purpose of treatment, or to prevent its transmission.
Gene whose effect can be obscured by that of another.
Upper part of the hindquarters.
Shoulder blade.
Process, either natural or artificial by which a breeding population is produced.
Surgically neuter a female.
Detailed description of a breed's characteristics intended as a guide for breeders and judges.
Breast bone. (see Brisket)
Good development in which the body is strongly built.
The outer layer of hair which provides protection against the elements. If the dog has an undercoat the topcoat is invariably coarser the coarser of the two.
Profile of the back from occiput to base of tail.
Soft coat which lies below the coarse topcoat and provides insulation.
Of a bite in which the lower jaw protrudes beyond the upper jaw.
Highest part of the scapula, the point to which the height of a dog is traditionally measured.