Wicket: Device used to measure the height of a dog at the withers.

Wild Boar: Usually used to describe Dachshunds, this color is dull gray hairs intermingled with black hairs. Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.

Wind: To catch the scent of game.

Winging: A gaiting fault where one or both front feet twist outward as the limbs swing forward.

Winter Nose: See Snow Nose

Wirehair: A coat of hard, crisp, wiry texture.

Withers: Highest point of a dog's shoulders.

Wolf Sable: Used to describe Pomeranians. Silver or gray with black tips (no tan, white, or cream anywhere). Color definitions may vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive color description.

Working Group: Group of dogs used to pull carts, guard property, and for search and rescue.

Wrinkle: Loose, folding skin on forehead and foreface.

Wry Mouth: Asymmetrical alignment of upper and lower jaws; cross bite.