How many teeth do adult dogs have?
42
What were the first animals domesticated by humans?
Dogs
What American Kennel Club (AKC) group of dogs was developed for serving humans by pulling sleds and guarding livestock?
Working Group
In what AKC group of dogs is the Plott?
Hound group
What dog is regarded as the national dog of France, but began as a water dog retriever supposedly from Germany?
Standerd Poodle
What is the position of the upper and lower teeth called when the mouth is closed?
It is called the bite
What type of ear carriage does a French Bulldog have?
Bat ears
What eye shape does the Cocker Spaniel have?
Round eye
What type of tail carriage does the Afghan Hound Have?
Ring Tail
What is the definition of tail carriage?
The tail differs by breed. Some depending on posture, and the manner which the tail is displayed
What is another term for a dog’s topline?
Backline
“Strait front” and “down in the pastern” are types of what part of the dogs body?
“Strait front” and “down in the pastern” are kinds of forequarters
What type of foot is a flat foot with toes spreading out?
Splay foot
What type of feet is designed for quick initial speed and jumping?
Hare foot
Describe a smooth coat.
Smooth coats are sleek and shiny, and looking at the silhouette you normally don’t see the coat
What is another term for a broken coat?
Wire Coat
What type of hair coat does the Puli have?
Curly coat
How often should you groom a dog with a long coat?
Every other day
What type of basic brush is excellent for regular brushing?
Bristle brush
What is the name of brush that has pins on one side and bristles on the other side?
Combination Brush
What is one reason why dogs assume the play bow posture?
Dogs will assume the posture to ask others to play
What body posture is displayed by fear biters?
Defensive threat
What are two ways a mother dog may discipline her young puppy?
The mother might growl or shake the puppy by the scruff
What is the purpose of place training you puppy?
It teaches a puppy to stay in one place
Name one of the beginning levels of the 4-H obedience?
Heal on leash
What does the term “heel free” mean?
Healing off leash
In what obedience class do two dogs perform the exercises together?
Brace
What is the first and most important step in stacking your dog?
To gain control of the head
In showmanship what is the method of moving your dog called?
Gaiting
What is bait used for during showmanship class?
To keep the dogs’ attention
In showmanship, when are you allowed to put both of your knees on the ground?
When you are stacking a toy breed
Name two breeds of the AKC working dog group that are shown on the table in showmanship.
No dogs from the working group are shown on the table
In agility how long is a dog required to perform ether a sit or a down on the pause table?
Five secconds
What is the term used to describe dogs the provide a service to their human partners?
Working dogs
Name two parts of the dog that make up the dogs backline.
The loin and the croup
Which system in a dogs body serves to keep the body in touch with and responsive to its environment?
The nervous system
What is the name for body scoring that allows veterinarians and dog owners to have a common understanding of the dog weight?
Body condition scoring, also known as BCS
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?
1=Emaciated
Name two external parasites that belong to the arachnid family.
Ticks and mites
According the Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine, what are two reasons why you should not allow dogs to chew on bones?
Broken teeth and could get stuck in the stomach
What is another term for Demodectic mange?
Red mange, puppy mange or follicular mange
How are heart worms spread from dog to dog?
Mosquitoes
What is the term used to remove part of the dog’s ear leather?
Crop
What are the behaviors called that lower a dogs stress?
Calming signals or displacement behaviors
What is the other name for a dog’s stifle joint?
Knee joint
What is the more common name for digits of phalanges?
Toes
What is the name of the disease called Canine Adenovirus Pypel?
Canine Hepatitis
In what showmanship class is the judge allowed to require a down and back pattern with two dogs?
Senior B
Which showmanship pattern is modified “L” pattern?
“T” pattern
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?
To prevent hypothermia