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| Why can short nosed dogs like pugs easily become overheated? |
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| Because of their short noses and smaller air passages pugs cannot cool air |
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| The Saluki is in what AKC group of dogs? |
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| The Kuvasz is in what AKC group of dogs? |
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| In the open obedience class, how long is the long down? |
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| How many total vertebrae do dogs have? |
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| Define the 2 ways the term whelp is used |
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1. To give birth to puppies
2. An unweaned puppy |
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| The major source for North American breeds of dogs, such as the alaskan malamute, descended fro what type of wolf? |
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| What breed of dog was founded by captain Max von Stephanitz? |
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| The Shih Tzu is an example of a breed having what type of bite? |
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| Name 5 of the six main ear types |
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1. Button Ear
2. Drop ear
3. Bat Ear
4. Prick ear
5. Rose ear |
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| What is another word for a round eye shape? |
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| How is a whip tail carried? |
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| straight, stiff, and pointed |
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| What types of feet are connected by a membrane? |
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| Name two types of forequarters? |
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1. straight front
2. Knuckled over |
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| Describe bandy legs on a dogs hindquarters |
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| Rear legs that bend outwards |
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| What are the 2 types of hindquarters? |
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1. Normal angulated hindquarters
2. Straight Stifles |
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| What coat types can smooth-coated breeds have? |
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| Single coats and double coats |
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| What is the name of the basic dog brush excellent for regular brushing? |
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| How often should your groom dogs with long coats? |
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| What is the purpose of a dogs quick? |
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| supplies blood to the nail |
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| Designer dogs are what type of dogs typically sold for high prices? |
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| Who should you purchase a purebred puppy from? |
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| What are dogs in a breed show judged on? |
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| Judged on their conformation and how close they are to the standard |
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| Give 2 reasons why dogs should never be left unattended on a tie out |
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1. Might hang themselfs
2. get tangled up
3. be attacked by another dog |
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| How can you reduce the incidence of prostate cancer and eliminate the chance of testicular cancer in male dogs? |
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| What are two reasons why a dog might exhibit play bow behavior? |
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to let you know that any prior rough behavior was not intended to be threatening
If they have done something wrong |
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| What are the names of the two submissive behaviors a dog might exhibit? |
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Active submission
passive submission |
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| Which dog's sense is better developed than in any other domestic animal species? |
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| What is the definition of stress? |
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| the bodys reaction to changes in the environment |
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| Where is the stop located on a dog? |
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| What is the thick, tough cover of the paw cushion called? |
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| What is the name of the dogs pads that bear most of his weight? |
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| What skull type does a labrador retriever have? |
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| What is the fifth vestigial digit called that all breeds are born with on each front foot |
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| What is the purpose of a dogs nervous system? |
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| to keep a body in touch with and responsive to its environment |
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| What types of hair are raised when dogs raise their hackles? |
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| What are the purposes of a dogs incisors? |
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| Used to nibble, bite and groom |
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| Describe the difference when asked to show a dogs bite versus a dogs teeth |
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Bite-front teeth are shown
teeth-then the sides are also shown |
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| Why should you not make direct eye contact with the judge during the gaiting pattern? |
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| It will distract from the picture of your dog |
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| At what gait do most breeds move when gaiting? |
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| Walking your dog into a stack without using your hands to position the feet |
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| Where should you position a small dog on the showmanship table? |
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| Front feet centered on the edge of the short side of the table |
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| Name 3 types of showmanship patterns |
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1. Down and back
2. L Pattern
3.Triangle pattern |
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| When performing the L pattern, where is the most difficult part of the pattern performed? |
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| at the farthest corner where you switch hands |
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| Which showmanship pattern is the modified L Pattern? |
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| Who gives permission for the handler to use bait in a showmanship class? |
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| How can you achieve properly trimmed toenails for showmanship? |
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| What does setting the near side of your dogs feet mean? |
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| setting the side closest to you |
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| What is the 4-h therapy dog program Ohio offers to youth that teaches you how to make animal-assisted activities visits their dogs? |
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| Name three types of internal parasites found in dogs |
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1. Roundworms
2. Hookworms
3. Tapworms |
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