Square Body: A dog whose measurements from withers to ground equals that from forechest to rump.

Squirrel Tail: Carried up and curving more or less forward.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier: A small, stocky, powerful dog of a breed developed in England by crossing bulldogs and terriers, having a short, variously colored coat, a broad head with dropped ears, a short muscular neck, and widely set forelegs.

Stag Red: Deep red (almost brown) with intermingling of black hairs (Miniature Pinscher). Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.

Stance: Manner of standing.

Standard: See Breed Standard

Stand Away Coat: See Standoff Coat

Standing Heat: The point during which a female in heat will accept breeding and can become pregnant.

Standoff Coat: A long or heavy coat that stands off from the body. Also called stand away coat.

Staring Coat: The hair dry, harsh, and sometimes curling at the tips.

Station: Comparative height from the ground, as high-stationed, low-stationed.