Glossary

Breeder – one who raises pedigreed animals

Kennel – a shelter where dogs are trained, bred or boarded

Microchip - a small electric component that is capable of containing information

Quarantine – a period of time where an item (animal or product) is kept at its port of entry under isolation to prevent diseases from entering a country

Rabies – a deadly disease that attacks the central nervous system and is usually transmitted through bites of infected animals. This disease commonly afflicts dogs and cats.

Vaccination – inoculation to protect a being against a specific disease