Toy Questions

Question 1

It is intelligent, agile and vivacious. It has a very affectionate and sensitive nature and is sometimes reserved with strangers

Answer 1

Italian Greyhound

Question 2

In the hairless variety, irregular shaped canines, or missing canines, incisors, premolars or molars is to be expected and not to be penalized

Answer 2

Chinese Crested Dog

Question 3

The general demeanour of the _____ is game, alert and inquisitive with great loyalty and affection toward its master and friends

Answer 3

Affenpinscher

Question 4

A toy dog, intelligent, alert, sturdy, with a thick-set short body, a smart carriage and set-up, attracting attention by its almost human expression

Answer 4

Griffon (Brussels)

Question 5

The white double coat consists of a short, dense undercoat, with a longer guard hair growing through it forming the outercoat, which is straight with no curl or wave

Answer 5

American Eskimo Dog (Toy)

Question 6

The world’s smallest dog, the _____ is the breed of dog considered truly indigenous to the Western Hemisphere

Answer 6

Chihuahua (Long Coat & Short Coat)

Question 7

Temperament: Exceptionally bright and attentive, easily trained in many capacities. Affectionate, happy natured, amiable, a charmer, playful and even a bit of a clown

Answer 7

Havanese

Question 8

The _____ , a loving companion dog, presents a picture of strength and agility, alertness and beauty

Answer 8

American Eskimo Dog (Toy)

Question 9

Coat: Long, silky and free from curl, though a slight wave is permissible

Answer 9

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Question 10

The longer hair on the head, eyebrows and beard stands off and frames the face to emphasize the monkey-like expression

Answer 10

Affenpinscher

Question 11

Scissoring and all trimming forbidden. Exceptions: Tidying the base of the feet and minimal hygienic trimming unnoticeable on presentation

Answer 11

Havanese

Question 12

The _____ we know today is a charming and loving companion dog

Answer 12

English Toy Spaniel

Question 13

Fearless and sporting in character yet at the same time gentle and affectionate

Answer 13

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Question 14

A graceful, alert, swift-moving little dog with saucy expression. Compact, and with terrier-like qualities

Answer 14

Chihuahua (Long Coat & Short Coat)

Question 15

COLOUR: Jet black and rich mahogany tan, which should not run or blend into each other but meet abruptly forming clear, well-defined lines of colour division

Answer 15

Toy Manchester Terrier

Question 16

General Appearance: Sturdy, well-balanced, small drop-eared dog, rectangular in outline, slightly longer than tall, with long abundant, soft and wavy hair in a variety of colours and patterns

Answer 16

Havanese

Question 17

Early sea merchants brought these small dogs to Cuba where the breed was further developed and refined; for centuries prized by upper social classes as children’s playmates and loving companions

Answer 17

Havanese

Question 18

Temperament: Happy, never vicious

Answer 18

Chinese Crested Dog

Question 19

SIZE: Weight not exceeding 5.5 kg (12 lb). All dogs weighing more than 5.5 kg (12 lb) shall be disqualified

Answer 19

Toy Manchester Terrier

Question 20

There are two distinct types of coat: rough and smooth

Answer 20

Griffon (Brussels)

Question 21

Mouth: Bite should be slightly undershot

Answer 21

English Toy Spaniel

Question 22

An active, graceful, well-balanced dog, very happy, and free in action

Answer 22

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Question 23

Coat: Long, silky and straight, slight wave allowed, never curly. Legs, ears and tail profusely feathered

Answer 23

English Toy Spaniel

Question 24

DISQUALIFICATIONS: Cropped or cut ears

Answer 24

Toy Manchester Terrier

Question 25

Head: Long, narrow, tight skinned, almost flat, with a slight indentation up the forehead; slightly wedge-shaped, tapering to the nose.

Answer 25

Toy Manchester Terrier

Question 26

Tail Set on so as to be carried level with the back. Tail should be in constant motion while the dog is moving

Answer 26

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Question 27

The _____ is similar in appearance to the Greyhound but very much smaller and more slender in all proportions. Its appearance is one of supreme elegance and grace

Answer 27

Italian Greyhound

Question 28

Ears: Rose-shaped, small and of fine texture with thin cartilage; set high and well back on skull15 . In the relaxed position, the ears are carried folded back over the nape of the neck.

Answer 28

Italian Greyhound

Question 29

General Appearance: Refined, compact and cobby, with distinctive domed head

Answer 29

English Toy Spaniel

Question 30

Any white hairs in either the rough or smooth coat are a serious fault, except for “frost” on the black muzzle of a mature dog, which is natural

Answer 30

Griffon (Brussels)

Question 31

The _____ is a balanced little wiry haired-like toy dog whose intelligence and demeanour makes it a good house pet

Answer 31

Affenpinscher

Question 32

Coat: Very short, close, of fine texture, silky to the touch, glossy like satin

Answer 32

Italian Greyhound

Question 33

Ears: Large, held erect when alert, but flaring at the sides at about an angle of 45° when in repose

Answer 33

Chihuahua (Long Coat & Short Coat)

Question 34

Pure white is the preferred colour, although white with biscuit cream is permissible

Answer 34

American Eskimo Dog (Toy)

Question 35

Chin must be undershot, prominent, and large with an upwards sweep

Answer 35

Griffon (Brussels)

Question 36

The _____ is intelligent, alert, and friendly, although slightly conservative. It is never overly shy nor aggressive, and such dogs are to be severely penalized in the show ring

Answer 36

American Eskimo Dog (Toy)

Question 37

Skull: Well-rounded apple-dome skull, with or without molera.

Answer 37

Chihuahua (Long Coat & Short Coat)

Question 38

Characteristics: Two distinct types of this breed: Deer type, racy and fine boned; and Cobby type, heavier in body and bone

Answer 38

Chinese Crested Dog

Question 39

A small, active and graceful dog; medium to fine boned, smooth hairless body, with hair on feet, head and tail only or covered with a soft veil of hair

Answer 39

Chinese Crested Dog