GLOSSARY. 177^ 



Cobby. Of compact form, as in a cob-horse; an important point in 

 most breeds of spaniels. 



Condition (good). That physical and psychic state, arising from the 

 health and vigor of the animal as a whole and of every part, and 

 reflected in the eye, coat, movement, etc. 



Couplings. Certain joints. A dog is long-coupled when he is too 

 long between the shoulder and the hip-joint ; or he is too long be- 

 tween the couplings, so spoiling due proportion. 



Cow-hocked. The hock-joints turning in toward each other, instead 

 of pointing straight back, and generally too close together ; most 

 apt to occur in large breeds ; a grave fault. 



Crest. The upper ridge of the neck. 



Cropped. Ears not natural, but designedly cut. 



Dew-claws. Partially developed toes or claws, generally most pro- 

 nounced on the hind leg. 



Dewlap. The loose skin on throat and neck; undesirable in most 

 breeds, but called for in the bloodhound. 



Dish-faced. The opposite of Roman-nosed — i. e., with muzzle higher 

 toward the end than elsewhere. The upper plane of the nose 

 should be level. 



Docked. The tail shortened by cutting, etc. 



Drop-ear. The lappet falling to the side of the face ; the opposite of 

 prick-ear. 



Dudley-nose. Flesh-colored. 



Elbow. " Out at elbow " — i. e., with the elbow inclining to the outer 

 side, and not pointing straight back, as it should. 



Faking. Attempting to improve the animal by illegitimate means, as 

 dyeing, clipping, singeing, etc. 



Feather. The long hair on the back of the legs, on the tail, etc., as in 

 setters. 



Fiddle-headed. Long and wolfish, rather than massive; a fatal de- 

 fect in such a dog as the mastiff. 



Flag. The tail, especially in setters. 



Flat-footed. The opposite of well knuckled up. 



Flews. The hanging lips ; should be abundant in the bloodhound. 



Frill. The abundant long hair on the under side of the neck and 

 chest, as in collies. 



