Cruelty: Conscious action or inaction that may endanger life or cause serious health consequences to animals.

Cry: The baying or music of the hounds.

Cryptorchid: The adult whose testicles are abnormally retained in the abdominal cavity. Bilateral cryptorchidism involves both sides; i.e., neither testicle has descended into the scrotum. Unilateral cryptorchidism (also called monorchid) involves one side only; i.e., one testicle is retained or hidden, and one is descended.

Culotte: The longer hair on the back of the thighs.

Cur: See Crossbred

Curled Tail: A tail which is tightly curled and held close to the back.

Cushion: Fullness or thickness of the upper lips. (Pekingese)

Cynology: The study of canines.

Cyst: An abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous, liquid, or semisolid substance.

Cystitis: Inflammation of the urinary bladder.