Pomeranian: A breed of small dogs having long silky hair, a foxlike face, pointed ears, and a hairy tail curling over the back.

Pompon: A rounded tuft of hair left on the end of the tail when the coat is clipped.

Poodle: A breed of dogs originally developed in Europe as hunting dogs, having thick curly hair of varying color, and classified by shoulder height into standard, miniature, and toy varieties.

Portuguese Water Dog: A breed of strong, medium-sized dog developed in Portugal that is able to swim long distances and is characterized by webbed feet and a curved tail.

Posterior: The portion of the dog carried toward the rear during normal locomotion.

Pounding: Gaiting fault resultant of a dog's stride being shorter in the front than in the rear; forefeet strike the ground hard before the rear stride is expended.

Prick Ear: Ear carried erect, usually pointed at the tip.

Primary Coat: Also known as guard hair, the longer, smoother, stiffer hairs that grow through and normally conceal the undercoat, protecting the skin from superficial injuries.