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19 Cards in this Set
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What are the most common inherited diseases in dogs? (4)
(give a couple of examples for each) |
- HEMOPHILIA A
(ex. beagle, bull dog, collie) - RETINAL ATROPHY (ex. english cocker spaniel, irish setter, gordon setter) - HIP DISPLASIA (ex. affects most large breeds) - COPPER TOXICOSIS (ex. westie, doberman, cocker spaniel) |
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What are the primary types of working dogs? (9)
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1. SPITZ breeds
2. MASTIFF breeds 3. SIGHT HOUND breeds 4. SCENT HOUND breeds 5. TERRIER breeds 6. GUN dogs 7. LIVESTOCK HERDING 8. LIVESTOCK GUARDING 9. TOY breeds |
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Give a couple of examples for each of the primary types of working dogs.
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1. SPITZ (husky, samoyed, malamute)
2. MASTIFF (mastiff, boxer, st. bernard) 3. SIGHT HOUND (greyhound, whippet, saluki) 4. SCENT HOUND (bloodhound, basset hound, beagle) 5. TERRIER (airedale, border and bull terrier) 6. GUN (pointer, spaniel, retriever) 7. HERDING (shepherd, collie, corgi) 8. GUARDING (komondor, kuvasz, great pyrenees) 9. TOY (chihuahua, pomeranian, pug) |
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How many breeds of cats are there today?
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Approx. 100
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What is the most common reason for having a pet?
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Companionship
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What are some of the benefits of having pets?
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- Stress reduction (↓ heart rate, blood pressure, anxiety, etc.)
- ↑ excersize (walking dogs) |
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What are the major reasons for giving up a pet? (3)
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- Moving
- Divorce - Behavioral problems |
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What factors should you consider when selecting a pet? (7)
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- Living situation (house vs. apartment)
- Time commitment - Owner lifestyle - Cost - Age - Breed - Source |
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Give me a quick summary of humane codes... (5)
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- Well-nourished
- Comfortable housing - Adequate veterinary care - Normal social behavior - Stress-free environment and housing |
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What are the different canine skull types?
(give a couple of examples for each) |
1. DOLICHOCEPHALIC
(ex. greyhound or collie) 2. BRACHIOCEPHALIC (ex. pug, bull dog, boxer) 3. MESATICEPHALIC (ex. spaniels or retrievers) |
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What are the stages/types of canine teeth and how long do they have them?
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- DECIDUOUS
(21 days - 5-6 weeks) - PERMANENT (at 6 months) |
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What is the difference of racing extremes between Greyhounds and Sled dogs?
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- GREYHOUNDS: faster for shorter periods (up to 45mph for less than a mile)
- SLED DOGS: slower but can go for very long periods (100 miles/day at 7-12mph) |
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What are the different types of canine gaits? (4)
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- Walk
- Trot - Pace - Gallop |
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Tell me about canine vision...
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- Predominantly rods (for low light vision)
- Sensitive to movement and ↓ binocular vision = ↓ ability to focus up close and judge distance |
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What is the primary canine sense?
What is it enhanced by? |
Olfactory (smell)
Enhanced by sniffing |
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Tell me about feline teeth development...
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36 fully developed teeth by 6 months
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What is special about the feline collar bone and what are its benefits?
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- A cat's front legs are liberated from its shoulders by having a DETACHED collar bone.
- Allows legs to act as shock absorbers when they jump down from a height. |
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What do cats and dogs have covering their eyes that humans do not?
What is its purpose? |
TAPETUM
Reflects light off the retina (for low-light/night vision) |
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What does the degree of pupil dilation indicate in cats?
(narrow, wide, lit up..?) |
MOOD and/or RESPONSE of cat
1. NARROW = threatening stance (or bright light) 2. WIDE = fearful or (low light) 3. RED or "LIT UP" = scared (or reflected mirror of nocturnal cat) |
