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century to trail wounded game. It is a cross between the Bavarian surrounded by the white spot of the blaze, on the top-skull between
Hound and the Hanover Hound. the ears (Blenheim Spaniel or Boston Terrier).

Bay Dog: Is a dog that is specially trained to find, chase, and then Beaver: Mixture of white, grey, brown, black hairs (e.g.
bay, or howl at from a safe distance from large animals during a Pomeranian).
hunt, such as during a wild boar hunt.
Bedlington Terrier: Is a breed of small dog named after the mining
Bay: The prolonged bark or voice of a hunting hound. town of Bedlington, Northumberland in North East England.
Originally bred to hunt vermin in mines, the Bedlington Terrier has
Beady: Eyes that are small, round, and glittering, imparting an since been used in dog racing, numerous dog sports, as well as in
expression foreign to the breed. conformation shows and as a companion dog. It is closely related
to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Whippet and Otterhound.
Beagle: Is a breed of small hound that is similar in appearance to
the much larger foxhound. The beagle is a scent hound, developed Beefy: Overweight, over muscled, over-heavy development of the
primarily for hunting hare. With a great sense of smell and superior hindquarters.
tracking instinct, the beagle is employed as detection dog for
prohibited agricultural imports and foodstuffs in quarantine around Bee-sting tail: A relatively short, strong, straight tail that tapers to
the world. The beagle is intelligent but single-minded. a point. It is used to describe the characteristics of a Pointer’s tail.

Beagle-Harrier: Is a scent hound. It is a breed of dog originating Behavior modification: The use of basic learning techniques, such
from France. The Beagle-Harrier breed is old, with its origins as conditioning, biofeedback, reinforcement, or aversion therapy,
unclear; they were initially bred to hunt rabbits and other small to teach simple skills or alter undesirable behavior.
animals. The Beagle-Harrier is generally good with children and
other pets. They are loyal, have lots of determination and making Behavior: A performance or action offered by the dog.
them a good family pet. They are a hunting breed and so require a
lot of exercise and space. Belge: Used to describe Brussels Griffon, this color is black and
reddish-brown mixed. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always
Bear ears: Small erect ear. check the breed standard for the definitive color description.

Beard: Thick, long hair on muzzle and underjaw (e.g. Bearded Belgian Cross: A Front Cross
Collie).
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois): Is a breed of dog, sometimes
Bearded Collie: A breed of herding dogs originating in Scotland, classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd rather than as a
having a long shaggy coat and drooping ears. The Bearded Collie’s separate breed. The Belgian Laekenois originated as a dog for
history is a combination of fact and legend. Kazimierz Grabski, a herding sheep at the Royal Castle of Laeken. Besides its role as a
Polish merchant, reportedly traded a shipment of grain for sheep herding dog, this breed is also used to guard linen that is placed in
in Scotland in 1514 and brought six Polish Lowland Sheepdogs fields to dry. In the First and Second World War, the Laekenois was
to move them. A Scottish shepherd was so impressed with the used a messenger dog.
herding ability of the dogs that he traded several sheep for several
dogs. The Polish sheepdogs were bred with local Scottish dogs to Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois): Is a medium-to-large breed of
produce the Bearded Collie. Bearded Collies make excellent pets dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd dog
for those willing to accommodate their high energy level - they rather than as a separate breed. The name “Malinois” is derived
are very enthusiastic and have a bouncy nature. They also require from Malines, the French name for the breed’s Flemish city of
regular grooming; weekly brushing is mandatory for keeping their origin, Mechelen. The breed is used as a working dog for tasks
long hair mat-free. including detection of odors such as explosives, accelerants (for
arson investigation), and narcotics; tracking humans for suspect
Beauceron: Is a guard dog and herding dog breed falling into apprehension in police work; and search and rescue missions. The
the working dog category whose origins lie in the plains of U.S. Secret Service uses Belgian Malinois to guard the grounds of
Northern France. The Beauceron is also known as Berger de the White House.
Beauce (sheepdog from Beauce) or Bas Rouge (red-stockings).
The Beauceron is noted as one of the breeds used to create the Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervuren): Is named after a village in
Doberman Pinscher. The Beauceron is known in France as a guard Belgium. The Tervuren is a medium-sized, square-proportioned
dog, a helper around the farm (herding sheep or cattle), and/or a dog in the Herding dog group. Tervurens are highly energetic,
ring sport dog (primarily protection training). This athletic, healthy intelligent dogs who require a job to keep them occupied. This can
and long-lived breed has been bred to be intelligent, calm, gentle, be herding, obedience, agility, flyball, tracking, or protection work.
and fearless. They are also found working as Search and Rescue (SAR) dogs,
finding missing people and avalanche victims. Tervurens that are
Beauty spot: A distinct spot, usually round, of colored hair, not kept sufficiently busy can become hyperactive or destructive.

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