endocarditis
Refers to an irritation of the lining of the heart

event
A structured activity testing the conformation, training, or instinctive abilities of purebred dogs.

endodontia
Refers to the pulp cavity of a tooth.

ewe neck
A neck in which the topline is concave rather than convex.

excuse (dog)
Asking the exhibitor to remove a dog from the event for any reason listed in the rules or regulations pertaining to competition. In conformation and obedience events, a dog that is excused does not count as having been present in computing points. In perf

even bite
Meeting of upper and lower incisors with no overlap. Also called level bite.

epiglottis
The tissue flap that opens and closes to protect the voice box and trachea.

event chairman
The member of the event-giving club who is responsible for proper planning, conducting, and reporting the results of the event. Any of these duties may be delegated to other people or organizations, such as the Event Secretary or Superintendent, but the E

epiphora
Watering of the eye.

event committee hearing
A means for the Event Committee to deal with allegations concerning conduct deemed to be prejudicial to the interests of purebred dogs.

epizootic
A medical effect caused in a limited population of animals due to a specific disease which may not be widespread.

event committee
Committee at an event that carries the powers of the AKC and the corresponding duty to use its authority to deal with any misconduct that may occur in connection with its event. The committee is comprised of five members of the club sponsoring the show, w

epulis
A non-malignant gum mass.

event hours
Hours of the day when the show is officially open.

eumelanin
Is a from of melanin that produces the brown shades in cats. (Black, Chocolate, Cinnamon and there dilute forms) as defined by the genes present.