Compact: Term used to describe the firmly joined union of various body parts. Also used to describe a short- to medium-length coat, very close lying, with a dense undercoat and giving a smooth outline.

Companion Animal Recovery(sm) (CAR): A national database in which any companion animal with a form of positive identification, such as a microchip or tattoo, can be enrolled.

Companion Dog (CD): A title conferred on a dog by the AKC as a result of having won certain minimum scores in Novice classes at a specified number of AKC-licensed or -member obedience trials.

Companion Dog Excellent (CDX): A title conferred on a dog by the AKC as a result of having won certain minimum scores in Open classes at a specified number of AKC-licensed or -member obedience trials.

Concaveation: Milk production in a spayed female dog in response to the suckling of a puppy.

Condition: Health as shown by the coat, skin, general appearance, and behavior.

Conformation: The form and structure, make and shape; arrangement of the parts in conformance with breed standards.

Congenital: Present at birth; may have genetic or environmental causes.