Pile: Dense undercoat of soft hair.

Pincer Bite: See Level Bite

Pinking Up: In a pregnant bitch, the changing of the color of the nipples to pink. Typically occurs 18 to 20 days after mating and is useful in determining if a dog is pregnant.

Pinto: Marked with white and some other color (usually patches of color on white). Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.

Placenta: A membranous vascular organ that develops in female mammals during pregnancy, lining the uterine wall and partially enveloping the fetus, to which it is attached by the umbilical cord. Following birth, the placenta is expelled..

Plume: (1) A long fringe of hair on the tail. (2) Carrying the tail plume-like over the back.

Point: The intense, stylized stance of the hunting dog, taken to indicate the presence and position of game.

Pointer: Breed of hunting dogs that point game, typically having a smooth, short-haired coat that is usually white with black or brownish spots.

Pointing Breeds: Term commonly applied to those sporting breeds that typically point game.

Points: (1) Color on face, ears, legs, and tail when correlated; usually white, black, or tan. (2) In events, credits toward championship status.

Poke: To carry the neck stretched forward in an abnormally low, ungainly position, usually when moving.

Police Dog: Any dog trained for police work.