Exam 1 Review

Question 1

What is the main difference between a subspecies and a breed. Give examples of each.

Answer 1

Subspecies differ both morphologically and geographically from the original species based on natural selection. A breed is based on artificial selection and they’re not usually isolated geographically.
Subspecies of dog: Dingo; New Guinea Singing Dog
Breed of dog: Boxer; Chihuahua

Question 2

How many years ago was the dog first completely domesticated?

Answer 2

15,000 years ago

Question 3

When did selective breeding as we know it now truly begin?

Answer 3

5,000 years ago; huge extremes started occurring 200 years ago

Question 4

Started police work prior to WW1 in Germany

Answer 4

Great Scnhauzer

Question 5

Breed noted as being especially susceptible to gastric-volvulus (GDV)

Answer 5

Great Pyrenees

Question 6

Smallest breed in Sporting group

Answer 6

Cocker spaniel

Question 7

Powerful dog that needs to be trained with an experienced owner

Answer 7

Rottweiler

Question 8

Scent hound( most known for this trait)

Answer 8

Bloodhound

Question 9

Owned by noble families of Russia

Answer 9

Borzoi

Question 10

What is the North Carolina State dog breed?

Answer 10

Plott hound

Question 11

In 2020 it is estimated that 104 billion dollars always spent on pets in the U.S. T/F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Irish Setter, Cocker Spaniel, Brittany, Labrador Retriever (what AKC group?)

Answer 12

Sporting

Question 13

Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, Great Pyrenees, Boxer (what AKC group?)

Answer 13

Working

Question 14

Dachshund, Plott hound, bassett hound, borzoi (what AKC group?)

Answer 14

Hound

Question 15

American Staffordshire terrier, Parson Russel terrier, bull terrier, border terrier (what AkC group)

Answer 15

Terrier

Question 16

Chihuahua, Chinese Crested, Brussels Griffon, Havanese (AKC group?)

Answer 16

Toy

Question 17

Belgian Malinois, Border collie, Pumi, Shetland Sheepdog (AKC group?)

Answer 17

Herding

Question 18

Bulldog, Chow chow, Bichon frise, French bulldog (AKC group?)

Answer 18

Non-sporting

Question 19

What is ear cropping? What was the original purpose.

Answer 19

Part or all of an animal’s outer ear are cut or removed; to prevent the risk of infection or the animal injuring themselves (it was believed that docking would prevent rabies)

Question 20

Cats are the most numerous pet mammal worldwide; fish are the most abundant pet in general T/F

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Dogs and wolves differ by what percent of Mitochondrial DNA?

Answer 21

0.2%

Question 22

How many subspecies to the dog’s ancestor (Canis lupus) are there? including those extinct.

Answer 22

39; 8 went extinct so there are currently 31 Grey wolf subspecies

Question 23

How many pairs of chromosomes does the domestic dog have?

Answer 23

39 (just like wolves, coyotes, and jackals)

Question 24

the breeding and containment of a species under human control

Answer 24

domestication

Question 25

An animal can be socialized to humans but can easily revert to feral instincts; not the same as domestication

Answer 25

taming

Question 26

fertility and sexual maturity changes between wolves and dogs

Answer 26

- Wolf females have 1 estrus cycle; dog females have 2 - Wolf males are fertile seasonally; dog males are fertile year-round - dog's social maturity develops later in life compared to sexual maturity

Question 27

Specialized hunters that locate game and often collect it; active, alert, likeable; energetic and need lots of exercise

Answer 27

Sporting group

Question 28

the 3 general groupings of Sporting dog breeds

Answer 28

``` Forerunners (silently point toward game) Flushing dogs (move game and "flush it" toward their human) Retrievers (fetch game and return it) ```

Question 29

"otter" tail; originated in Newfoundland; water-resistant coat; prime breed for guide and rescue

Answer 29

Labrador Retriever

Question 30

Began in 1800 Ireland for hunting gamecock; silky, medium coat that can be mahogany, chestnut, or red in color; susceptible to bloat due to deep chest

Answer 30

Irish Setter

Question 31

General groupings within Working group breeds

Answer 31

Guard dogs Sled dogs Rescue dogs

Question 32

Not very tolerant of dogs of the same sex; inside housing preferred; has worked as war dogs, police dogs, cattle dogs, watchdogs, etc.

Answer 32

Boxer

Question 33

"Dachs" in German

Answer 33

badger (refers to how Dachshunds were bred to hunt badgers; weasels and foxes too)

Question 34

"Look of a sad clown"; bred in France and Belgium for endurance; nose is 2nd to the Bloodhound

Answer 34

Bassett Hound

Question 35

Differences between American Staffordshire terriers and Pit bulls

Answer 35

- pit bulls are typically taller and heavier | - Am. terriers are thought to be friendlier

Question 36

How to stop your cat from scratching indoors

Answer 36

- get a (non-carpeted) scratching post - give them something else to do - distract them from areas of concern so the problem doesn't start to begin with

Question 37

How to stop your cat from spraying indoors

Answer 37

- make sure the cat feels happy and safe (in case they're responding to stress this way) - wash area with baking soda, solution then scrub with pure alcohol

Question 38

Training a cat to use the litter-box

Answer 38

- keep litter 1 inch deep; place box in a quiet area - place kitten in box regularly; after it has eaten or woken up - move its paws through the litter; never punish for mistakes - mix soil in litter gradually if also training to go outside; then spread some litter outside

Question 39

Stopping litter box problems

Answer 39

- cover litter box and clean regularly (strong odors prevent cat from going sometimes) - put food near where cat's soiling to discourage behavior - secure cat door against other cats (if aggressive cats are a reason for problem)

Question 40

Teaching a cat or dog to use pet door

Answer 40

- prop door open and encourage walk through with praise and reward (treats!) - gradually begin to close door as pet gets used to going through door on their own - make sure there's nothing beyond the door that would scare your pet

Question 41

bred to hunt foxes; can be smooth or wire-coated; named after a well-known hunter from 1800s England

Answer 41

Parson Russel Terrier

Question 42

"otter" head; long legs used to keep up with game; double-coated terrier

Answer 42

Border Terrier

Question 43

stowed on ships to hunt vermin; hairless

Answer 43

Chinese Crested

Question 44

big, human-like eyes; "bearded"; low tolerance for loneliness

Answer 44

Brussels Griffon

Question 45

native to Cuba (named after capital city); curled-over tail, long-haired; susceptible to Legg-calve-Perthes disease- a disease that affects hip joint)

Answer 45

Havanese

Question 46

Hungarian origin; corkscrew ears

Answer 46

Pumi

Question 47

cousin to the collie; originated from Scotland's Shetland islands

Answer 47

Shetland sheepdog

Question 48

Examples of subspecies to the domestic dog

Answer 48

Dingos | New Guinea Singing Dog

Question 49

When were cats "fully" domesticated

Answer 49

around 1000 B.C. (about 3,000 years ago)

Question 50

Cats were associated with the Egyptian goddess:

Answer 50

Bastet (goddess of fertility, love and cats)

Question 51

3 types of communication used by cats

Answer 51

scent, vocalization, and body motions

Question 52

When cats taste what they smell

Answer 52

Flehmen reaction (curls back upper lip revealing teeth)

Question 53

How long is a cat's gestation period

Answer 53

63 days

Question 54

Domestic cat's scientific name

Answer 54

Felis catus

Question 55

How many intervals per day average do cats eat

Answer 55

13; obesity concern

Question 56

Different meanings (3) TNR

Answer 56

trap, neuter, release/return/rescue

Question 57

How many dog breeds are there? AKC recognized?

Answer 57

344 globally; 197 AKC recognized