Glossary of terms

Certification Titles
CGC	Canine Good Citizenship
CD	Companion Dog
CDX	Companion Dog Excellent
STD	Started Trial Dog
STDdsc	Started Trial Dog (ducks,sheep,cattle)
OTD	Open Trial Dog
ATD	Advanced Trial Dog
WTCH	Working Trial Champion
RD	Ranch Dog
WD	Working Dog
UD	Utility Dog
dsc (after title)	Indicates what type stock the dog was qualified on
Glossary
AKC	American Kennel Club
ASCA	Australian Shepherd Club of America
Apron	Frill or long hair below the neck on long coated dogs
Blaze	Streak of white between the eyes
Blue merle	Bluish-grey color marbled with black
Brisket	The chest or ribcage between and just behind the front legs
Butterfly nose	Nostrils are mottled or show flesh color among the brown or black pigment
Dewclaws	Extra toe & nail set above the normal toes of the foot and are of no physical value
Dock	To shorten or remove a dog's tail
Dudley nose	Wholly flesh-color nostrils, quite distinct from Butterfly Nose
Feather	Fringe of hair on legs & tail
In Breeding	Breeding of closely related animals, such as mother to son, brother to sister (usually considered in breeding if within 3 generations of one another)
Line Breeding	Breeding of dogs of similar bloodlines not closer related than 3 generations
Merle	Marbling of colors (can be a blue or red merle) (see Genetics - pattern)
NSDR	National Stock Dog Registry
Out Cross	The mating of unrelated dogs or those of an entirely different strain
Prick ear	Ears which stand fully erect
Puppy	Any dog under one year old
Red Factored	Black pup carrying a RED gene (see Genetics - color)
Rose Ear	Ear which folds back to expose part of inner ear
Smooth Coat	Short flat coat
Spay	Removal of the ovaries to prevent females from having puppies
Stifle	Joint formed by the upper and lower thighs
Tri color	Dogs of three colors (as black, tan, white or red, tan, white)
Walleye	Blue eye - sometimes called china eye
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Certification Titles

Glossary