Ferdehátú

Ferdehátú is a Hungarian adjective that translates to "sloping back" or "sloping hindquarters" in English. It is commonly used in the context of animal anatomy, particularly for horses and dogs, to describe the conformation of their back. A ferdehátú animal has a back that slopes downwards from the shoulders towards the hindquarters. This can be a natural characteristic or a result of breed standards. In some cases, a ferdehátú conformation may be associated with certain athletic abilities or predispositions. For example, in horses, a slightly sloping back can be desirable for disciplines like racing, while in dogs, it might be a characteristic of certain breeds. The term is generally descriptive and neutral, focusing on a physical trait rather than implying a positive or negative attribute unless specifically discussed in relation to a particular function or health concern. Understanding this term is helpful when discussing animal breeding, conformation evaluation, and veterinary descriptions.