GLOSSARY. 



Stern. The tail ; used of the pointer, etc. 



Stop. The indentation between the eyes at the root of the muzzle. 



Throatiness. Excess of loose skin on the throat and neck. 



Tucked-up. A "nipping" or gathered-up appearance at the flank. 

 Called for in some varieties, but a defect in dogs of a breed that 

 should be cobby. 



Tulip-ear. Half-pricked ear. 



Turn-up (and lay back). Applied to the turning up and back of the 

 muzzle of the bulldog and toy spaniel. 



Type, typical. See p. 26. 



Undershot. The lower incisors or front teeth projecting beyond the 

 upper ones. 



Vermin (Varmint) Dog. One used to hunt vermin or creatures that 

 annoy mankind, as rats, etc., and so applicable especially to ter- 

 riers. 



Well-turned Hock. The joint strong, and the bones at a good angle 

 at this (ankle) joint. The hocks in a dog intended for great speed 

 for short distances, as the greyhound, should be placed low or rela- 

 tively 'near the ground. 



