Basic Canine Overview

Question 1

In what year was the AKC founded and what is its main purpose?

Answer 1

1884
It maintains a registry of recognized breeds; adopts and enforces rules governing dog shows, obedience trails, and field trials; and fosters interest in the health and welfare of pure bred dogs. Also acts as a registry for purebred dogs.

Question 2

Name at least 5 dog sports.

Answer 2

Conformation
Agility
Obedience 
Tracking
Fly Ball
Dock diving
Lure coursing
Herding
Scent work
Hunting

Question 3

Name all 7 dog breed groups

Answer 3

Sporting
Hound
Working
Terrier
Toy
Non-sporting
Herding

Question 4

At what age is a dog in the Fetal period?

Answer 4

Before and up to birth

Question 5

At what age is a dog in the Neonatal Period?

Answer 5

0-10 days

Question 6

At what age is a dog in the Transitional Period?

Answer 6

11-21 days

Question 7

At what age is a dog in the Socialization Period?

Answer 7

3 weeks to 12-14 Weeks

Question 8

At what age is a dog in the first Fear Period?

Answer 8

8-10+ Weeks

Question 9

At what age is a dog in the Juvenile Period?

Answer 9

~3 to ~12 months

Question 10

At what age is a dog in the Juvenile/ adolescent (or second) Fear Period?

Answer 10

~6 to 14 months

Question 11

At what age is a dog in the Adolescent Period?

Answer 11

~8 months to 2-3 years

Question 12

At what age is a dog in the Adult Period?

Answer 12

~3 to 7+ years

Question 13

At what age is a dog in the Senior Period?

Answer 13

7+ years

Question 14

When do Puppies Eyes and ears begin to open?

Answer 14

During the Transitional Period
Eyes: 12 to 14 days
Ears: 20 to 21

Question 15

How long should Puppies stay with their litter mates and mom?

Answer 15

At least 8 to 10 weeks

Question 16

When do puppies start to loose their Puppy Teeth and when should their adult teeth fully emerge?

Answer 16

Puppies start to loose puppy teeth around 12 to 16 weeks

Puppies adult teeth come in fully by 6 to 7 months

Question 17

Name the foods that are potentially toxic to dogs?

Answer 17

Chocolate, Grapes and Raisins, macadamia nuts, onions, garlic, coffee beans, cloves, avocado pits, and Xylitol (sweetener used in sugar-free gums candies and in peanut butter)

Question 18

When should puppies start there first puppy vaccination series?

Answer 18

Between 6 and 8 weeks

Question 19

What vaccines are contained in the core puppy vaccine series?

Answer 19

•DA2PP or DHPP
     -Adenovirus Type 1 or 2 
         (canine hepatitis)
     -distemper virus 
     - parvovirus 
     - parainfluenza 
• Rabies

Question 20

How long do dog pregnancies usually last?

Answer 20

59 to 65 days

Pregnant dogs should not engage in any difficult activity 2 weeks prior to expected delivery

Question 21

When do male and female dogs become fertile and when do they reach sexual maturity?

Answer 21

Male dogs can become fertile after 6 months of age and reach sexual maturity by 12 to 15 months (larger breeds mature slower than smaller ones)

Female dogs go into their first heat during the adolescent period ~8+ months (but can start as early as 6 months) and reach sexual maturity around 18 months (females typically go into heat twice a year)

Question 22

Name the 4 key nutrients canines need

Answer 22

Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals

Question 23

How many times more accurate is a dogs’ sense of smell than a humans?

Answer 23

10,000 to 100,000 times better than a humans

Question 24

At what Hertz are dogs and humans hearing ranges?

Answer 24

Humans: 20 to 23,000Hz
Dogs: 67 to 45,000Hz

Question 25

What is piloerection?

Answer 25

An involuntary reaction in which the hairs down a dogs spine, across the shoulders, and above the tail stand up. Another way to say raised hackles.

Question 26

Name 6 of the extreme stress signals in dogs.

Answer 26

Drooling
Sweaty pads
Round eyes
Whale eye (whites of eyes showing)
Panting
Shaking