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Agility Excellent (AX): A suffix title conferred on dogs for qualifying the requisite number of times in the Agility Excellent class at AKC agility trials.
Agility Trials: An organized competition at which dogs negotiate a series of obstacles and jumps in three classes of increasing difficulty. Suffix titles are earned at each level (Novice, Open, and Excellent) by qualifying a predetermined number of times.
Agouti: Used to describe Siberian Huskies, this color is the alternating bands of light and dark along each hair in the coat. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.
Akbash Dog: A breed of sheep dog native to Turkey possessing characteristics of both mastiffs and gazehounds.
Akita: Also known as the Akita Inu, a large breed dog of Japanese origin
Alaskan Malamute: A breed of sled dog developed in Alaska
Albino: A relatively rare, genetically recessive condition resulting in white hair and pink eyes.
All-Breed Show: Conformation show where all AKC-recognized breeds may be exhibited.
Allele: One member of a pair or series of genes that occupy a specific position on a specific chromosome.
Allergen: A substance, such as pollen or pet dander, that causes an allergy.
Allergy: An abnormally high sensitivity to certain substances, such as pollens, foods, or microorganisms. Common indications of allergy may include sneezing, itching, and skin rashes.
Almond Eyes: An elongated eye shape, rather than rounded.
Alpha: Term used to describe the highest ranked or most dominant individual of one's sex. Used of social animals: the alpha female of the wolf pack..
Alter: To castrate or spay (an animal, such as a cat or a dog).
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