2019 Junior Showmanship Questions

Question 1

How many total teeth do mature dogs have?

Answer 1

42

Question 2

What was the first animal tamed by humans?

Answer 2

Dogs

Question 3

What does it mean when we say dogs are social animals?

Answer 3

They want to be around humans and other dogs

Question 4

Name 3 of the seven groups of dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club

Answer 4

(1) Sporting, (2) Hound, (3) Working, (4) Terrier, (5) Toy, (6) Non-Sporting, (7) Herding

Question 5

What were hounds originally bred to do?

Answer 5

Hunt

Question 6

Which AKC group has the widest variety of breeds of dogs, varying in their looks, size,
and actions?

Answer 6

Non-Sporting Group

Question 7

What does it mean when a dog has an undershot bite?

Answer 7

The front teeth of the upper do not reach as far forward as the front teeth of the lower
jaw when the mouth is closed

Question 8

What type of ear carriage does a Pug have?

Answer 8

Button ear carriage

Question 9

What eye shape does a Dachshund have?

Answer 9

Almond

Question 10

Name 2 of the five 5 basic coat types

Answer 10

(1) Smooth, (2) Medium, (3) Long, (4) Wirehaired or Broken, (5) Curly

Question 11

Name 2 types of nail clippers used to trim dogs’ nails.

Answer 11

(1) Guillotine style, (2) Scissor style, (3) Pliers type

Question 12

Why is it best to bring a new dog or puppy home in the morning?

Answer 12

So he has all day to get to know you and will be more likely to settle down and fall
asleep at night.

Question 13

What is “targeting”?

Answer 13

Teaching your dog to touch or follow your hand

Question 14

What is the general term for dogs that search for missing persons?

Answer 14

Search and Rescue Dogs

Question 15

How many toes does a dog have on each foot, not including the dewclaw?

Answer 15

Four

Question 16

How many teeth do puppies have?

Answer 16

28

Question 17

What is the range of a dog’s normal body temperature?

Answer 17

100.5o F to 102.5o F

Question 18

Name 2 types of external parasites that might be found on or attached to your dog’s
skin?

Answer 18

(1) Fleas, (2) Ticks, (3) Lice, (4) Mites

Question 19

In which organ can adult heartworms be found in a dog?

Answer 19

Heart

Question 20

What is the range of the normal resting heart rate for most adult dogs?

Answer 20

60-160 beats per minute (bpm)

Question 21

Name 2 categories of nutrients needed by dogs

Answer 21

(1) Water, (2) Carbohydrates, (3) Fats, (4) Protein, (5) Vitamins, (6) Minerals

Question 22

How many bones are in a dog’s skeleton?

Answer 22

Up to 319

Question 23

What is the purpose of the axial skeleton?

Answer 23

To protect internal organs

Question 24

What is another name for a dog’s phalanges?

Answer 24

Toes or Digits (accept either)

Question 25

What purpose does the fatty inner layer of the pad serve?

Answer 25

It serves as a shock absorber

Question 26

What happens to a dog’s hair as the hours of daylight grow shorter?

Answer 26

The hair grows thicker

Question 27

How many pads are on a dog’s hind foot?

Answer 27

5

Question 28

How many sets of teeth do dogs grow in a lifetime?

Answer 28

2

Question 29

What is the purpose of a dog’s premolar teeth?

Answer 29

To cut and hold meat

Question 30

What is the largest and most visible organ of a dog’s body?

Answer 30

Skin

Question 31

What is body condition scoring?

Answer 31

A way to standardize the evaluation of whether dogs are overweight or underweight

Question 32

What is the first sense a dog develops?

Answer 32

Touch

Question 33

What animals do dogs appear to be most like, inheriting their keen senses of hearing, sight, and smell?

Answer 33

Wolves

Question 34

What is it called when dogs give birth to their puppies?

Answer 34

Whelping

Question 35

What is a sire?

Answer 35

The father or male parent

Question 36

What is the main purpose of a Bloodhound’s long, drop ears?

Answer 36

To gather scents

Question 37

In what AKC group is the Vizsla?

Answer 37

Sporting

Question 38

The Miniature Schnauzer is in what AKC group?

Answer 38

Terrier

Question 39

What type of tail carriage does a Bulldog have?

Answer 39

Screw tail

Question 40

What organization’s purpose is to improve the areas of training, placement, and utilization of Assistance Dogs?

Answer 40

Assistance Dogs International, Inc. (ADI) (Do not accept just the acronym)

Question 41

What are the 3 types of Assistance Dogs?

Answer 41

(1) Guide dogs; (2) Hearing dogs; (3) Service dogs

Question 42

In Showmanship, how do you show your dog’s bite to the judge?

Answer 42

You pull the dog’s lips back from its front teeth

Question 43

In Showmanship, what is the first step in stacking your dog?

Answer 43

To get control of his head

Question 44

Name 2 kinds of internal parasites that might be found in puppies or dogs.

Answer 44

(1) Roundworms, (2) Hookworms, (3) Whipworms, (4) Tapeworms, (5) Heartworms, (6) Giardia

Question 45

What species of tick is the main carrier of the bacteria that causes Lyme disease?

Answer 45

Deer tick (also known as black-legged tick) (Accept either)

Question 46

If you come across a dog hit by a car, what is the first thing you should do and why?

Answer 46

(1) Muzzle the dog and (2) Because a dog in pain is likely to bite

Question 47

Dog food comes in 3 forms. Name all three.

Answer 47

(1) Dry, (2) Semi-moist, (3) Canned

Question 48

In Showmanship, at what gait do most breeds move around the ring?

Answer 48

Controlled Trot (accept trot)

Question 49

In Showmanship, if doing a courtesy turn, how many circles should you make before you begin your pattern?

Answer 49

1 circle

Question 50

What is it called when you remove a female’s reproductive organs so she cannot have puppies?

Answer 50

Spay