Exam 1

Question 1

what are AVMA guidelines of responsible pet ownership (6)

Answer 1

commit-time and money
invest- time and money
obey- follow laws
identify- being able to identify pet
limit- limit pets
prepare- for change and emergencies

Question 2

define domestication

Answer 2

altering the genetics through selective breeding

Question 3

how many chromosomes do dogs have (somatic)

Answer 3

78

Question 4

how many chromosomes do cats have (somatic)

Answer 4

38

Question 5

Domestication- what is neural crest hypothesis

Answer 5

this is the cell that shows up very early in the developement of all vertebrate embryous
these special cells travel to bosy and take on different jobs ex: floppy ears, color patterns

Question 6

True/ False
Domestication does not mean tame

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

True/ False
Taming is a single acquired trait

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Define neoteny

Answer 8

retention of juvenile features into adulthood
behavior or physical traits

Question 9

What are the 7 AKC breed groups

Answer 9

Sporting
Hound
Working
Terroir
Toy
Non-Sporting
Herding

Question 10

What is scientific name for wolf

Answer 10

canis lupus

Question 11

what is scientific name for domestic dog

Answer 11

canis lupus familians

Question 12

What is connection between purebred dogs and genetic disease

Answer 12

limited animals in breeding pool
inability to detect disease prior to breeding
not recognizing genetic disorder

Question 13

what are examples of irresponsible breeding

Answer 13

failure to test when test is available
failure to stop breeding affected individuals when known to be carrier or affected
failure to spay/neuter known carriers in breeding

Question 14

Explain working breed

Answer 14

bred to perform jobs as guarding property, pulling sleds and performing water rescues

Question 15

3 exampls of working breed

Answer 15

Akita
Alaskan Malamute
Newfoundland
Boxer
Doberman Pincher
Great Dane
Husky

Question 16

Explain herding breed and when did it become its own group for AKC

Answer 16

in 1983 the AKC separated these breeds from the working group.
Intelligent, born to herd.

Question 17

3 examples of herding dog

Answer 17

Australian Cattle Dog
Border Collie
Welsh Corgi
German Shepherd
Belgian Malinois
Collie

Question 18

what are Australian cattle dogs commonly called

Answer 18

blue heeler
red heeler
cattle dog
queensland heller

Question 19

what are the two types of corgi

Answer 19

Pembroke- short tail docked, traditional.
Cardigan- long tail, less common.

Question 20

What are the 4 subgroups in the sporting group and name a breed for each

Answer 20

Pointers- English Pointer
Setters- English Setter
Spaniels- English Springer Spaniel
Retriever- Labrador Retriever

Question 21

Hound group- what are the 2 categories

Answer 21

Sight hound
Scent hound

Question 22

what are 3 hounds breed

Answer 22

bloodhound
beagle
plott hound

Question 23

what are terroirs meant for

Answer 23

hunt, kill, dig prey
used as pest control

Question 24

what are 3 terroirs

Answer 24

mini schnauzer
Bull terroir
Scottish terroir

Question 25

what are 3 toy breed

Answer 25

chihuahua shih tzu maltese

Question 26

what are non sporting group for

Answer 26

everything else group that dont fit into other groups

Question 27

what are 3 breeds of non sporting dogs

Answer 27

Bichon frise boston terrior Shar Pei bulldog shibu inu

Question 28

Break down hip dysplasia

Answer 28

Dys- bad Plasia- growth/development

Question 29

Hip dysplasia what breeds are commonly affected Enviromental factors signs diagnoses treatment

Answer 29

common in large breed dogs but can affect any dog or breed Enviromental factors: obesity, fast growth rate, overfeeding signs: difficulty walking, going up and down stairs, pain and suffering Diagnosis: exam, radiographs-OFA Treatment: surgery, weight loss, pain management Surgery: TPO (triple pelvis osteotomy). Total Hip replacement. FHO- Femoral head osteotomy

Question 30

Elbow Dysplasia what is it what breeds are commonly affected how is it diagnosed

Answer 30

front limb lameness large to giant breed dogs diagnosed through exam and radiographs

Question 31

Brachycephalism what trait is it what is it from symptoms what breeds does it effect what can be done to help

Answer 31

Short lead Neotenic trait Nose smaller Nostrils (nares) narrowed Difficulty breathing small dog breed (bulldog, boston terroir) Stenotic Nares- narrowed nostril openings due to elongated soft palate.

Question 32

Allergies what plays a role what are signs what are treatments

Answer 32

genetics play a role signs: itching (pruritis) hair loss skin infection otitis externia treatment: allergy testing and hypo sensitive, diet change, steroids, medicated baths, apoquel, cytopoint.

Question 33

Intervertebral Disc Disease what is it what breeds are effected what is huge risk

Answer 33

weakened support in dogs back discs move likely to push up into the spine and cause nerve damage can lead to paralysis weiner dogiies

Question 34

Luxating patellas what breed are commonly affected what is it break down the word signs treatment

Answer 34

luxating- slips out of joint patella- kneecap small breed dogs signs: lameness treatment: surgery and weight management

Question 35

Dystocia what is it what breeds are commonly affected what are signs treatment

Answer 35

difficulty with labor and giving birth large breed especially brachycephalic dogs due to too big of head not large enough pelvis First time pregnancies and deliveries small number of single births lead to larger puppies signs: pushing with no production treatment: c-section

Question 36

GDV what is it what breeds are more commonly affected

Answer 36

gastric dilation and volvulus stomach dilates with air and then rotates in a abnormal position and cuts off blood supply ALWAYS AN EMERGENCY large breed dogs often after eating gastropexy is used as prevention

Question 37

Eye Disorder Entropion what is it

Answer 37

the eyelid usually the lower curls inward and eyelashes rub cornea

Question 38

Eye Disorder PRA what is it

Answer 38

Progressive retina atrophy slowly leads to blindness

Question 39

Eye Disorder PLL what is it

Answer 39

primary lens luxation lends of the eye moves forward or backward in the eye affect sight and potentially fluid movement in the eye

Question 40

Hearing Disorder Deafness

Answer 40

Concern over human and animal safety Diagnosed: BAER (brainstem adutiosry evolved response) which measures the brain wave activiy that respondes to noise

Question 41

What coat color is often associated with deafness

Answer 41

piebald, merle, roan, white (esp white with blue eyes)