Dog Unit Review

Question 1

Describe the characteristics of wolves and how they are similar to dogs today

Answer 1

Roamed in packs, similar body characteristics, similar eating habits

Question 2

The human-dog relationship was formed out of need. What was that need?

Answer 2

Dogs depend on humans for food and shelter. Humans could depend on dogs to warn of danger.

Question 3

Sporting

Answer 3

Lab, Golden Retriever

Question 4

Hound

Answer 4

Beagle, Basset Hound

Question 5

Terrier

Answer 5

Border Terrier, Russell Terrier

Question 6

Working

Answer 6

Mastiff, St. Bernard

Question 7

Herding

Answer 7

Australian Shepherd, Border Collie

Question 8

Toy

Answer 8

Chihuahua, Yorkie

Question 9

Nonsporting

Answer 9

Eskimo Dog, Chow Chow

Question 10

Misc

Answer 10

Peruvian Inca Orchid, Portuguese Podengo

Question 11

What major decisions need to be made when considering what type of dog a person might want?

Answer 11

What breed to buy, what source to buy from, what individual animal to buy

Question 12

What are some factors to consider when choosing a particular breed of dog?

Answer 12

Large or small breed, quiet or active breed, type of hair coat, purpose of the dog, price to pay for the dog

Question 13

What are some factors to consider when choosing an individual dog

Answer 13

How much does it cost, purpose of the dog, pedigree, history of champions/show winners, conformation, male or female, age

Question 14

What is conformation?

Answer 14

General structure, look and makeup of the animal

Question 15

At ____ weeks of age, fresh water needs to be made available to puppies, even if they are not weaned.

Answer 15

3

Question 16

What are the three main types of dog food?

Answer 16

Dry, semimoist, canned

Question 17

What are three characteristics of dry dog food?

Answer 17

20% moisture, 23% protein, 9% fat, 6% fiber, cheaper, convenient, doesn’t spoil, helps clean dog’s teeth

Question 18

What are three characteristics of semi moist dog food?

Answer 18

30% moisture, 25% protein, 9% fat, 4% fiber

Question 19

What are three characteristics of canned/wet dog food?

Answer 19

75% moisture, 2 types: ration and meat, ration type contains plant by-products (30% protein, 16% fat, 8% fiber), meat type contains animal by-products (44% protein, 32% fat, 4% fiber)

Question 20

As dogs get older, metabolism _______.

Answer 20

decreases

Question 21

What are the five basic commands a dog should learn

Answer 21

Heel, sit, stay, down, come

Question 22

How much more feed intake does a dog need when she is lactating or pregnant?

Answer 22

35-50% more

Question 23

How many meals per day does a lactating or pregnant dog need?

Answer 23

3-4 meals per day

Question 24

At what age will puppies begin to try to eat their mothers food?

Answer 24

3 weeks of age

Question 25

At what age should weaning be complete?

Answer 25

6 weeks

Question 26

What does brushing a coat do for the dog?

Answer 26

Removes dead hair and dandruff, distributes oil for a shiny coat, removes burrs or mats in longhaired dogs

Question 27

How often should a dog be bathed?

Answer 27

only when needed

Question 28

Describe how a dog’s ears should be cleaned. How often should they be cleaned?

Answer 28

Clean once a month and only clean the part you can see with a cotton swab and alcohol

Question 29

26. How often should a dog’s teeth be cleaned? What are some ways you can clean your dog’s teeth?

Answer 29

Once per week and a denta bone or toothbrush could be used