breeding terms
 

Recent posts Ive read some are offended when breeders use certain terms, I thought it would be helpful to understand the terms

Dog Terms

bitch. A female dog.

breed. A variety of dog with consistent traits.

"Breeding stock" is a term used to describe a group of animals used for purpose of planned breeding. When an individual is looking to breed animals, he or she is looking for certain valuable traits in purebred stock for a certain purpose, or may intend to use some type of crossbreeding to produce a new type of stock with different, and presumably superior abilities in a given area of endeavor.

crop. To clip off the top of a puppy's ears to make them stand erect; illegal in some countries.

dock. To shorten a puppy's tail by cutting off a portion.

dog. Strictly speaking, a male canine.

feathering. Long fringes of hair on the ears, legs, and tail of some dogs.

kennel. A place where dogs are bred and boarded.

license. Permission by a government agency enabling anyone to keep a dog; usually requires a fee.

mongrel. A dog whose parents were not of the same breed.

mutt. Another name for a mongrel.

pedigree. A listing of the names of a dog's recent ancestors.

purebred. A dog whose parents and other ancestors were all of the same breed.

registration papers. Proof that the names of a purebred and its parents are on record at a dog registry, such as the American Kennel Club (AKC).

stud. A male used for breeding.

:thumbup: I must add:

tie or tied - When a dog and bitch 'hook up'

foundation stock - the breeding stock you start your breeding program with

Tie - the process during breeding where the male and female lock together caused by the dog's penis becoming filled with blood and the sphincter muscles of the bitch's vagina contracting and holding it in place. May last minutes to hours.

Testing (a) - various tests that may be carried out on a dog to check the health of dog with respect to genetic defects for which a breed is predisposed. Tests may range for ausucilation of the heart to x-rays, ultrasound, blood tests, etc. depending upon the nature of the disease being tested for.

Genotype - the makeup of a dog's genes, the blueprint of every trait that it has inherited and may pass on to subsequent generations. Gestation - the period of time from conception to birth, on average lasts 62 days.

Eclampsia - a condition that may occur in pregnant or lactating females due to a metabolic upset where the body's calcium becomes depleted. Signs may include nervousness, panting, vomiting, problems navigating, temperature rise and convulsions. Extremely serious requiring immediate veterinary assistance to prevent death.

Brood bitch - a female dog used for breeding purposes.

here is a few more, theyre easily found on the web

Here are some more that may apply to us show breeders ( This place just needs some lightening up occasionally) By the way Kim , you're great!!
For those new to showing and breeding some essential terminology you should
know!!!

Dog Show Terms Explained!

Angulation-
Degree to which dog handlers will bend over backwards to impress
judges.

Balance-
(a) How to arrange the checkbook so your husband won't know how much
money you spent on dog shows last month. Usually done in the bathroom
with the door locked;
(b) Ability to hold coffee, danish, leash, treats and entry form all
at once.

Bitch-
(a) Proper name for a female dog;
(b) Name often heard at dog shows, not always to describe a female
dog.

Blind Retrieve-
When you can't see the toy under the furniture.

CGC-
Canine Gastrointestinal Catastrophe {aka GAS}

Coat-
The hairy covering of a dog that usually falls out about one week
before the Specialty show.

Crabbing-
What you do when the judge doesn't like your dog.

Dam-
(a) A female dog with puppies;
(b) Expression frequently overheard at dog shows as losers leave the
ring.

Distemper-
Shown by those competitors who just lost to someone they can't stand.

Dog-
To chase a judge from show to show in an effort to attain more breed
wins.

Double Bind-
Finding two toys under the furniture.

Elbow-
Method of getting to ringside quickly when late.

Expression-
"Sweet" look adopted by hungry dogs while staring ravenously at chunks
of liver.

Fancier-
Degree to which some gentlemen handlers dress more than others.

Feathering-
What winners are accused of doing to judges' nests.

Force Fetch-
Dog drops the toy under furniture, scratches at the carpet until you're
forced to "fetch" it.

Front-
Part of the dog often facing the outside of the ring.

Guard Hair-
An activity in which one watches intently as the dog's hair falls out, in
clumps, just after entries are mailed.

Heel-
(a) What you feel like when your dog beats the one you had just sold to an
eager novice;
(b) Expression often screamed to attract the attention of deaf dogs.

Hock-
A way of financing your dog shows by the use of jewelry such as wedding
rings.

Kennel-
Where you go when the kids fight and your husband is in one of his moods.

Litter-
Trash left all over the building and parking lot after a dog show.

Mask-
What to wear when you have to show your gorgeous pick of the litter that
fell apart a week before the show.

Muzzle-
What to put on your kids at a dog show to prevent them from calling your
competition what they overheard you call him last night.

Noseprints-
Cute marks left all over your French doors.

Outcrossing-
What your husband tells the minister you are doing out in the kennel with
the dog and the bitch.

Overshot-
Running so fast as to pass the 1st place ring marker and plow into the judge
and the stewards.

Pedigree-
Dog food with lots of coupons.

Points-
Minute, invisible awards for winning which you cannot convince your spouse
are more important than cash prizes.

Puppies-
Small, dog like food-processing machines with the ability to stink up an
entire house and collectively deafen a band of magpies. (These creatures
have not yet been perfected, as they come with leaky systems, and can also
be dangerous to weak hearts and bank accounts.)

Qualifying Score-
Justifying the 170.5 you got in obedience today.

Ribbons-
What competitive exhibitors with distemper (see above) will cut you into
when your dog places over theirs.

Specialty-
Whatever your dog is good at, like bringing home dead cats or chewing on
walls.

Type-
What your dog has... if you turn down the lights and squint a little.

Utility-
The kind of vehicle you need to haul around your dogs.

heres right back at ya:)

Dog Show Definitions...

1. Great stud dog ............... Mounts anything that can fog a mirror.

2. Excels in movement ......................... If he gets loose, run like hell.

3. Personality Plus ................. Wakes up if you put liver up his nose.

4. Good bite ............................... Missed the judge, got the steward.

5. Large boned ................................... Looks like a Clydesdale.

6. Good obedience prospect ............... Smart enough to come in from the rain, but ugly.

7. Quiet and good natured ................ In his kennel.

8. Excels in type and style ................... However, moves like a spider on "speed".

9. Won in stiff competition ............... Beat four puppies and a 9 year old novice dog.

10. Multiple group winner ..................... At two puppy matches.

11. Pointed ................. His head is shaped like a carrot.

12. Noted Judge ................................... He put up our dog.

13. Respected Judge ............................He put up our dog twice.

14. Esteemed Judge ...................... He puts up anything that crawls.

15. Specialty Judge ....................... Puts up anything that looks like his own breeding.

16. Won in heavy competition ................ The other dogs were revoltingly overweight.

17. Shown sparingly ..................... Only when we had it in the bag.

18. Show Prospect ................ He has 4 legs, 2 eyes, 2 ears, 1 tail.

19. Finished in 5 shows ...................... And 89 where he failed to win a ribbon.

20. Well Balanced ......................... Straight as a stick, front and rear.

21. Handled brilliantly by .................. Nobody else can get near him.

22. At stud to "approved" bitches ................ Those bitches whose owner's check is good.

23. Linebred from famous champions ......... Ch. Whoozitz appears twice 6th generation.

24. Terrific brood bitch ................. Her conformation is the pits, but she conceives big litters.

25. Wins another Best In Show ............ His second, under the same judge, our uncle.

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Kim, Thanks for the good laugh, I needed that!:) :)

:lol tears ... Those where funny...Thanks for the de-stresser.....

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Thanks for the laugh!! :D

feminvstr and Ladyhawk these both were GREAT~!!!!
I needed a good laugh today too~!
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:lol tears Man! I am rolling over here!! You both are hilarious!!

Thanks for the great laugh!