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Prosternum — That portion of the breast bone that projects beyond the point of the shoulder when seen in profile, e.g., Dachshund.

Spira
Canine Terminology  

Withers — Anatomically, the region of union between the upper portion of the shoulder blade on the one hand and the spinous processes of the first and second thoracic vertebrae on the other. Topographically, the withers are located just behind the base of the neck at the neck/back junction; a significant area, as a dog's height is measured from this location.

Spira
Canine Terminology  

Anyone setting out to train a dog has to realize that the four main requirements are patience, perseverance, firmness, and kindness, and of these four the last, perhaps, is the most important.

Beynon & Fisher
The Cairn Terrier  

There is a great deal of difference between the happy tail-wagging movements of the dog that has been encouraged to the right thing, and those of the dog that has been driven to do it.

Beynon & Fisher
The Cairn Terrier  

Stop — A depression or step down in the topline of the head, situated almost centrally between the eyes, at the junction of the frontal bones of the skull with those of the upper jaw (maxilla) and nose (nasal bones) in front.

Spira
Canine Terminology  

Paddling — Incorrect and energy-wasting movement of the forequarters in which pasterns and feet perform circular, exaggerated motion, turning or flicking outwards at the end of each step; may be associated with tied-in shoulders.

Spira
Canine Terminology  

The occipital crest is the ridge formed by the occipital bone at the back of the skull where it joins with the parietal bones on either side. Its function is to serve as an area for muscle attachment. The highest and rearmost part of the occipital crest is known as the occiput.

Spira
Canine Terminology  

Pastern — The metacarpus, i.e., the region between the carpus (wrist) above, and the digits (foot) below.

Spira
Canine Terminology  

So far as his coat is concerned, no Cairn need ever be washed unless he has got himself into a particularly dirty or smelly condition.

Beynon & Fisher
The Cairn Terrier