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Flushing breeds: Term commonly applied to those spaniel breeds that typically flush or force a bird from cover.

Flying trot: A fast gait in which all four feet are off the ground for a brief second during each half stride. Because of the long reach, the oncoming hind feet step beyond the imprint left by the front. Also called suspension trot.

Gun dog: A dog trained to find or pursue game.

Hard-mouthed: A dog that crushes or renders game unfit for consumption.

Heel: Command to a dog to keep close beside its handler.

Landseer: The black and white Newfoundland dog, so-called from the name of the famous painter who used such dogs as models.

Microchip: A rice-sized device encoded with a unique and unalterable number. The chip is implanted just under the skin in the scruff of the neck and is read by a scanner.

Retrieving breeds: Term commonly applied to those sporting breeds that typically return birds to hand from water or over land.

Sighthound: A hound that runs or courses game by sight rather than scent.

Tattoo: A method of on-dog identification.

Training collar: A collar made of nylon, leather, or chain, fitted to the dog's neck in such a manner that the degree of tension exerted by the hand tightens or loosens it. Also called choke collar or slip collar.