Glossary
Close
Parts held close with little or no space between.
Fault
A characteristic of a pet that deviates from the breed standard.
Some breed standards specify characteristics that are undesirable, some of these being disqualifying faults.
Some breed standards specify characteristics that are undesirable, some of these being disqualifying faults.
Cat Feet
Round and short feet (of
a dog).
Oval Feet
Feet of medium length, longer than cat feet, but shorter than hare feet (of a dog)
Also known as spoon shaped.
Also known as spoon shaped.
Foot
The distal part of a limb that bears weight, and facilitates locomotion and manipulation.
Hare Foot
Elongated feet (of a dog).
Toe
A digit of a foot .
Toes are named and identified by Roman numerals.
In a pentadactyl (five-fingered or five-toed) arrangement, the most medial digit, if present, is I (e.g. the human thumb) and the most lateral is V (e.g. the human little finger).
Toes are named and identified by Roman numerals.
In a pentadactyl (five-fingered or five-toed) arrangement, the most medial digit, if present, is I (e.g. the human thumb) and the most lateral is V (e.g. the human little finger).
Interdigital Space
The space between digits (toes).
Negative Space
The space between the pads of a foot, or a track made by a foot.
This includes interdigital space, but also the space between heel pad and toe pads.
This includes interdigital space, but also the space between heel pad and toe pads.
