Phrase sukhaja golova (dogs, horses)

[Steve Marder]

Don,

> I've spotted a Russian phrase "sukhaja golova" opposed to "syraja golova" in
> discussions of dogs and horses.  I suspect the phrases are technical terms
> that have little to do with moisture.  My first hour's search into them have
> found nothing apropos.  Any insights into what they mean?

I'm no expert, but for what it's worth, perhaps "lean" and "clean"
("lean head" (сухая голова); "clean neck" (сухая шея)).

Steve Marder

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