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1
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How many teeth do adult dogs have?

A

42

2
Q

What were the first animals domesticated by humans?

A

Dogs

3
Q

What American Kennel Club (AKC) group of dogs was developed for serving humans by pulling sleds and guarding livestock?

A

Working Group

4
Q

In what AKC group of dogs is the Plott?

A

Hound group

5
Q

What dog is regarded as the national dog of France, but began as a water dog retriever supposedly from Germany?

A

Standerd Poodle

6
Q

What is the position of the upper and lower teeth called when the mouth is closed?

A

It is called the bite

7
Q

What type of ear carriage does a French Bulldog have?

A

Bat ears

8
Q

What eye shape does the Cocker Spaniel have?

A

Round eye

9
Q

What type of tail carriage does the Afghan Hound Have?

A

Ring Tail

10
Q

What is the definition of tail carriage?

A

The tail differs by breed. Some depending on posture, and the manner which the tail is displayed

11
Q

What is another term for a dog’s topline?

A

Backline

12
Q

“Strait front” and “down in the pastern” are types of what part of the dogs body?

A

“Strait front” and “down in the pastern” are kinds of forequarters

13
Q

What type of foot is a flat foot with toes spreading out?

A

Splay foot

14
Q

What type of feet is designed for quick initial speed and jumping?

A

Hare foot

15
Q

Describe a smooth coat.

A

Smooth coats are sleek and shiny, and looking at the silhouette you normally don’t see the coat

16
Q

What is another term for a broken coat?

A

Wire Coat

17
Q

What type of hair coat does the Puli have?

A

Curly coat

18
Q

How often should you groom a dog with a long coat?

A

Every other day

19
Q

What type of basic brush is excellent for regular brushing?

A

Bristle brush

20
Q

What is the name of brush that has pins on one side and bristles on the other side?

A

Combination Brush

21
Q

What is one reason why dogs assume the play bow posture?

A

Dogs will assume the posture to ask others to play

22
Q

What body posture is displayed by fear biters?

A

Defensive threat

23
Q

What are two ways a mother dog may discipline her young puppy?

A

The mother might growl or shake the puppy by the scruff

24
Q

What is the purpose of place training you puppy?

A

It teaches a puppy to stay in one place

25
Q

Name one of the beginning levels of the 4-H obedience?

A

Heal on leash

26
Q

What does the term “heel free” mean?

A

Healing off leash

27
Q

In what obedience class do two dogs perform the exercises together?

A

Brace

28
Q

What is the first and most important step in stacking your dog?

A

To gain control of the head

29
Q

In showmanship what is the method of moving your dog called?

A

Gaiting

30
Q

What is bait used for during showmanship class?

A

To keep the dogs’ attention

31
Q

In showmanship, when are you allowed to put both of your knees on the ground?

A

When you are stacking a toy breed

32
Q

Name two breeds of the AKC working dog group that are shown on the table in showmanship.

A

No dogs from the working group are shown on the table

33
Q

In agility how long is a dog required to perform ether a sit or a down on the pause table?

A

Five secconds

34
Q

What is the term used to describe dogs the provide a service to their human partners?

A

Working dogs

35
Q

Name two parts of the dog that make up the dogs backline.

A

The loin and the croup

36
Q

Which system in a dogs body serves to keep the body in touch with and responsive to its environment?

A

The nervous system

37
Q

What is the name for body scoring that allows veterinarians and dog owners to have a common understanding of the dog weight?

A

Body condition scoring, also known as BCS

38
Q

What body condition (score and number) does a dog have where its ribs, pelvic bones, and other bones are noticeable from a distance, there is no visible body fat and you cannot see any muscle mass?

A

1=Emaciated

39
Q

Name two external parasites that belong to the arachnid family.

A

Ticks and mites

40
Q

According the Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine, what are two reasons why you should not allow dogs to chew on bones?

A

Broken teeth and could get stuck in the stomach

41
Q

What is another term for Demodectic mange?

A

Red mange, puppy mange or follicular mange

42
Q

How are heart worms spread from dog to dog?

A

Mosquitoes

43
Q

What is the term used to remove part of the dog’s ear leather?

A

Crop

44
Q

What are the behaviors called that lower a dogs stress?

A

Calming signals or displacement behaviors

45
Q

What is the other name for a dog’s stifle joint?

A

Knee joint

46
Q

What is the more common name for digits of phalanges?

A

Toes

47
Q

What is the name of the disease called Canine Adenovirus Pypel?

A

Canine Hepatitis

48
Q

In what showmanship class is the judge allowed to require a down and back pattern with two dogs?

A

Senior B

49
Q

Which showmanship pattern is modified “L” pattern?

A

“T” pattern

50
Q

What is the purpose of pinning a towel around your dog’s damp hair after he is bathed, leaving it there until the hair drys?

A

To prevent hypothermia