Dog Bowl Quiz

Front 1

Question

Back 1

Answer

Front 2

What do Orville Redenbacher, Reggie White, Dan Reeves, Johnny Carson, Reba McIntire have in common?

Back 2

They were all involved in 4-H and are now alumni of 4-H.

Front 3

True or False: The rules of showing dogs in 4-H are different than those in AKC

Back 3

True

Front 4

What do you pledge your hands to?

Back 4

Larger service

Front 5

What do you pledge your health to?

Back 5

Better living

Front 6

Who do you pledge your head, heart, hands, and health for?

Back 6

Your club, your community, your country, and your world.

Front 7

True or False; premium money is given as payment for showing your dogs.

Back 7

False; it is a reward for your accomplishments

Front 8

When gaiting a dog in fitting and showing, in which hand do you hold the lead?

Back 8

The hand closest to the dog.

Front 9

Using the plans found in the 4-H "The Care of Dogs and Puppies" how many sheets of plywood do you need to build the dog house?

Back 9

2 and a half (2 1/2)

Front 10

To enter an exhibit or animal in the state 4-H fair you must first _________

Back 10

Qualify at county level.

Front 11

True or False: You may only run in the dog barn if told to by your leader or superintendent.

Back 11

False. Running is NEVER permitted.

Front 12

Who wrote the 4-H Pledge?

Back 12

Otis Hall, State Leader of Kansas, was responsible for the original wording of the 4-H pledge, officially adopted by the State 4-H Leaders at the first National 4-H camp in 1927.

Front 13

Has the 4-H emblem always been a 4 leaf clover?

Back 13

No. The first emblem design was a three-leaf clover, introduced by O.H. Benson, sometime between 1907-08. From the beginning, the three "H's" signified Head, Heart and Hands. A four-leaf clover design with H's appeared around 1908.

Front 14

What do you pledge your head to?

Back 14

Clearer thinking

Front 15

When was the first use of the name "4-H" in a federal document?

Back 15

The first use of the term "4-H Club" in a federal document appeared in 1918 in a bulletin written by Gertrude L. Warren.

Front 16

Name four project areas other than animal projects in 4-H.

Front 17

What is the address of the National 4-H Conference Center?

Back 17

National 4-H Conference Center, 7100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Front 18

When was the fourth "H" added?

Back 18

In 1911, at a meeting of club leaders in Washington, a fourth "H" representing health was added and the current 4-H four-leaf clover emblem was approved

Front 19

What is the mission of the National 4-H Council?

Back 19

National 4-H Council's mission is to advance the 4-H youth development movement to build a world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change.

Front 20

Who can join 4-H?

Back 20

Four-H is open to youth regardless of race, religion, color, gender, national origin, handicap or place of residence. Most states have programs for youth who are 5 to 19 years old.

Front 21

How many 4-H youth members were there in the USA in 2000?

Back 21

Over 6.8 million kids belonged to 4-H in 2000 in the USA.

Front 22

Is there a 4-H program for college students?

Back 22

Yes. College students may join Collegiate 4-H

Front 23

What is the motto of Collegiate 4-H?

Back 23

"Continuing to Serve, Serving to Continue."

Front 24

What does IFYE stand for?

Back 24

The International Four-H Youth Exchange

Front 25

Where does IFYE serve?

Back 25

United States, Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the South Pacific

Front 26

Who is the State 4-H Fair manager?

Back 26

Mara Hansen

Front 27

Who is the State 4-H Program Leader

Back 27

Pat BoyEs

Front 28

What is the Washington State 4-H Foundation?

Back 28

The Washington State 4-H Foundation is a private non-profit foundation governed by a 21 member Board of Trustees for the purpose of serving 4-H youth programs in Washington State.

Front 29

When was the 4-H emblem patented?

Back 29

The 4-H emblem was patented in 1924

Front 30

What is the 4-H motto?

Back 30

To Make the Best Better.

Front 31

True or False: 4-H is only in the United States

Back 31

False

Front 32

When gaiting two dogs down and back together, in which direction do you turn the dogs at the end of the pattern?

Back 32

Away from each other.

Front 33

May mixed breed dogs be shown in 4-H?

Back 33

Yes

Front 34

How many question is the judge required to ask in 4-H fitting and showing?

Back 34

Five

Front 35

True or False: At State 4-H Fair, sandals without socks or bare feet are not permitted in the show ring, but are OK in the benching area.

Back 35

False

Front 36

Who donated the grounds and buildings at the National 4-H Center?

Back 36

J. C. Penney

Front 37

May an exhibitor show the same animal in both 4-H and FFA at the State 4-H Fair?

Back 37

No

Front 38

True or False: Washington State 4-H Headquarters is located at Pullman, Washington

Back 38

True

Front 39

What Federal agency oversees the operation of 4-H?

Back 39

U. S. Department of Agriculture (U. S. D. A.)

Front 40

What is the 4-H emblem?

Back 40

A green four leaf clover with a white H on each leaf.,

Front 41

Where is the state 4-H office located?

Back 41

Pullman, Washington

Front 42

What do you pledge your heart to?

Back 42

Greater loyalty

Front 43

Name the 4-H's

Back 43

Head, Heart, Hands, Health

Front 44

Who designed the 4-H emblem?

Back 44

The first emblem design was a three-leaf clover, introduced by O.H. Benson, sometime between 1907-08.

Front 45

In 4-H fitting and showing you will be asked to do a certain pattern. Name two of them.

Back 45

The T pattern, the Triangle L, Down and back I.

Front 46

Name the 4-H Fitting and Showing classes.

Back 46

Junior, Intermediate, Senior. (Specials classes in all age groups may be used in some counties - not necessary for correct answer).

Front 47

How many counties in Washington have 4-H programs?

Back 47

All 39

Front 48

In Fitting and Showing, what is meant by a free stack.

Back 48

The dog is allowed to stand naturally, but with good expression. Usually done after gaiting in a pattern.

Front 49

True or False: All 4-H members must attend county fair

Back 49

False

Front 50

Name the Dog Project superintendents.

Front 51

Name the 4-H colors

Back 51

Green and white

Front 52

What is a perfect score in Fitting and Showing?

Back 52

100 points.

Front 53

True or False: A spayed or neutered dog may not compete at State 4-H fair.

Back 53

False.

Front 54

What are the age divisions in 4-H called?

Back 54

Primary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior

Front 55

Name 3 counties in Washington State involved with 4-H projects

Back 55

(Any of the 39 counties and Seattle)

Front 56

Do you have to be in 4-H to raise a Guide Dog Puppy?

Back 56

If you are under the age of 18, yes.

Front 57

What act by Congress established 4-H Club work?

Back 57

The Smith Lever Act

Front 58

True or False: You can show the same animal in both 4-H and FFA at the Pierce County Fair

Back 58

False

Front 59

True or false: To qualify for state fair, a dog and handler must have earned a qualifying score in two of three obedience classes

Back 59

False

Front 60

Where is the state 4-H fair held?

Back 60

Puyallup

Front 61

True or False: Herdsmanship is only required at county fairs.

Back 61

False

Front 62

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Pug

Back 62

Toy

Front 63

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Shih Tsu

Back 63

Toy

Front 64

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Silky Terrier

Back 64

Toy

Front 65

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Toy Poodle

Back 65

Toy

Front 66

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Yorkshire Terrier

Back 66

Toy

Front 67

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Akita

Back 67

Working

Front 68

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Bernese Mountain Dog

Back 68

Working

Front 69

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Boxer

Back 69

Working

Front 70

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Bullmastiff

Back 70

Working

Front 71

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Doberman Pinscher

Back 71

Working

Front 72

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Giant Schnauzer

Back 72

Working

Front 73

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Pomeranian

Back 73

Toy

Front 74

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Komondor

Back 74

Working

Front 75

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Japanese Chin

Back 75

Toy

Front 76

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Siberian Husky

Back 76

Working

Front 77

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the St. Bernard

Back 77

Working

Front 78

When did the American Kennel Club publish it's first comprehensive volume on purebred dogs?

Back 78

1929

Front 79

What is the current Edition of the AKC Complete Dog Book?

Back 79

19th

Front 80

What is the AKC Companion Animal Recovery program?

Back 80

A national database service maintained by the American Kennel Club dedicated to the identification of lost pets through a permanent identification (microchip or tattoo) recorded with the service.

Front 81

What is the AKC Stud Book?

Back 81

The recorded ancestry of every dog that has been registered with the AKC since its inception.

Front 82

True or False: The official standard of the breed, and any revision to the standard, originates with the American Kennel Club.

Back 82

False. It originates with the Parent Club for that breed.

Front 83

What criteria must be demonstrated before a new breed is considered to be added to the AKC registry?

Back 83

There must be a clear and categorical proof that a substantial nationwide interest and activity in the breed exists. This includes an active parent club with serious and expanding breeding activity over a wide geographic area.

Front 84

May an individual request that the AKC consider adding a new breed to its registry?

Back 84

No, a Parent Club must approach the AKC.

Front 85

Must a new breed be admitted to the Miscellaneous Class before it may be considered for full AKC registration?

Back 85

Yes.

Front 86

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Great Pyrenees

Back 86

Working

Front 87

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Norfolk Terrier

Back 87

Terrier

Front 88

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Irish Water Spaniel

Back 88

Sporting

Front 89

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Sussex Spaniel

Back 89

Sporting

Front 90

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Vizlas

Back 90

Sporting

Front 91

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Weimaraner

Back 91

Sporting

Front 92

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Airedale

Back 92

Terrier

Front 93

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Australian Terrier

Back 93

Terrier

Front 94

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Bedlington Terrier

Back 94

Terrier

Front 95

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Bull Terrier

Back 95

Terrier

Front 96

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Back 96

Terrier

Front 97

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Irish Terrier

Back 97

Terrier

Front 98

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Papillon

Back 98

Toy

Front 99

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Miniature Bull Terrier

Back 99

Terrier

Front 100

May a neutered dog or spayed bitch compete in the Veterans Class at an all breed AKC show?

Back 100

No. Only at a Specialty Show.

Front 101

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Sealyham Terrier

Back 101

Terrier

Front 102

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Smooth Fox Terrier

Back 102

Terrier

Front 103

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Back 103

Terrier

Front 104

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Welsh Terrier

Back 104

Terrier

Front 105

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Wire Fox Terrier

Back 105

Terrier

Front 106

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Affenpinscher

Back 106

Toy

Front 107

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Chinese Crested

Back 107

Toy

Front 108

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Italian Greyhound

Back 108

Toy

Front 109

The Belgian Tervuren was originally registered as what name?

Back 109

Belgian Sheepdog.

Front 110

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Maltese

Back 110

Toy

Front 111

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Lakeland Terrier

Back 111

Terrier

Front 112

What is the difference between Novice Junior Showmanship and Open Junior Showmanship?

Back 112

The Novice class is only for those who have not won three first place ribbons and the Open class is only for those who have.

Front 113

What are the four types of sporting dogs?

Back 113

Pointers, Retrievers, Setters and Spaniels.

Front 114

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Scottish Terrier

Back 114

Terrier

Front 115

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Norwich Terrier

Back 115

Terrier

Front 116

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Miniature Schnauzer Terrier

Back 116

Terrier

Front 117

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Manchester Terrier

Back 117

Terrier

Front 118

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Kerry Blue Terrier

Back 118

Terrier

Front 119

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Cairn Terrier

Back 119

Terrier

Front 120

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Border Terrier

Back 120

Terrier

Front 121

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the American Staffordshire Terrier

Back 121

Terrier

Front 122

What dies an AKC Limited Registration mean?

Back 122

The dog's offspring, if there are any, may not be registered with the AKC.

Front 123

What is AKC Group 3?

Back 123

Working

Front 124

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Back 124

Sporting

Front 125

True or False: The AKC is the only U.S. Organization that registers dogs.

Back 125

False

Front 126

What is the breed and name of the first dog listed in the AKC Stud Book?

Back 126

English Setter, Adonis

Front 127

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Welsh Springer Spaniel

Back 127

Sporting

Front 128

What are the three phases of the great sport of dogs?

Back 128

Conformation, Obedience, Field Trials

Front 129

What is the largest of the dog-recording organizations in the United States?

Back 129

The American Kennel Club (AKC)

Front 130

What are four techniques for supplementary feeding of newborn puppies?

Back 130

Dropper, baby bottle, spoon, or tube feeding

Front 131

Name the seven breed groups recognized by the AKC

Back 131

Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-sporting, Herding

Front 132

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Pointer

Back 132

Sporting

Front 133

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Labrador Retriever

Back 133

Sporting

Front 134

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the German Wirehaired Pointer

Back 134

Sporting

Front 135

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the German Shorthaired Pointer

Back 135

Sporting

Front 136

What is the difference in color between the AKC Registration Certificate and the Limited Registration Certificate?

Back 136

The Registration Certificate has a purple border and the Limited Registration Certificate has an orange border.

Front 137

Where is the Dog Museum of America located?

Back 137

St Louis, Mo

Front 138

The Brittany was original registered under what name?

Back 138

Brittany Spaniel

Front 139

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Field Spaniel

Back 139

Sporting

Front 140

The Japanese Spaniel was recognized by the AKC in 1888. It is now known by another name. What is that name?

Back 140

Japanese Chin

Front 141

May an Airedale earn an AKC Earthdog title.

Back 141

No. Only small terriers are eligible - those that "go to ground (enter the dens) after their quarry.

Front 142

What is the purpose of the AKC Junior Showmanship classes?

Back 142

To offer youngsters aged 10 to 18 the opportunity to develop their handling skills, practice good sportsmanship, and learn about dogs and dog shows.

Front 143

How are Juniors judged in the AKC Junior Showmanship classes.

Back 143

They are judged on their ability to present and handle their dogs within the same formats and guidelines as those who compete in the breed ring.

Front 144

May a dog that has been artificially altered (such as a white dog whose hair has been bleached) be used in the AKC Junior Showmanship classes?

Back 144

No. Any dog entered must be eligible to compete in dog shows or obedience trials.

Front 145

Must a dog be AKC-registerable to compete in Canine Good Citizen tests?

Back 145

No. Canine Good Citizen tests are non-competitive events open to all pure and mixed breed dogs.

Front 146

How old must a dog be to compete at an AKC show?

Back 146

Six months

Front 147

Can a deaf dog be shown at an AKC show?

Back 147

No

Front 148

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Greyhound

Back 148

Hounds

Front 149

True or False: The odd dog remaining after dogs entered in a field trial has been paired is called a BYE.

Back 149

True

Front 150

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Irish Setter

Back 150

Sporting

Front 151

What factor, in addition to the number of dogs competing, affects how many points are earned at a particular show?

Back 151

What geographical area the show is in.

Front 152

True or False: A bench show is an outdoor dog show.

Back 152

False. A dog show in which the dogs competing for prizes are benched or leashed on benches.

Front 153

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Back 153

Terrier

Front 154

What is the smallest amount that can be deducted from an obedience score?

Back 154

One half point

Front 155

How many first place wins must a dog have to become an AKC obedience Trial Champion?

Back 155

Three, one in Open B, one in Utility, and one other win.

Front 156

What is AKC Group 2?

Back 156

Hounds

Front 157

How long can a dog's registered name be?

Back 157

Up to twenty five letters

Front 158

What is AKC Group 1?

Back 158

Sporting

Front 159

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Skye Terrier

Back 159

Terrier

Front 160

What is the maximum number of points towards an AKC championship that can be earned at one show?

Back 160

Five

Front 161

A dog that has won bench show, field trial, and obedience trial championships is called a _______________________.

Back 161

Triple Champion.

Front 162

What is a wicket?

Back 162

A device used to measure a dog's height.

Front 163

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Miniature Pinscher

Back 163

Toy

Front 164

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Samoyed

Back 164

Working

Front 165

Generally what is the oldest age a dog can be for his litter to be AKC registerable?

Back 165

No dog or litter out of a dam under eight (8) months or over twelve (12) years of age at the time of mating, or by a sire under seven (7) months or over twelve (12) years of age at the time of mating, will be registered unless the application for regi

Front 166

Generally, what is the oldest age a bitch can be for her litter to be registerable by the AKC?

Back 166

No dog or litter out of a dam under eight (8) months or over twelve (12) years of age at the time of mating, or by a sire under seven (7) months or over twelve (12) years of age at the time of mating, will be registered unless the application for regi

Front 167

The Cooperative Extension is part of which US government department?

Back 167

The Department of Agriculture.

Front 168

What was the last AKC Breed Group to be added?

Back 168

Herding

Front 169

Who develops the conformation standards for AKC breeds?

Back 169

The breed's parent club.

Front 170

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Great Dane

Back 170

Working

Front 171

Which two AKC breed groups have the greatest number of breeds?

Back 171

Sporting and Terrier.

Front 172

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Alaskan Malamute

Back 172

Working

Front 173

True or False: Field trials are held only for Sporting breeds.

Back 173

False

Front 174

Why wouldn't a dog get AKC points for a 1st Place win in the open dog class?

Back 174

The dog would have to be winners dog to get points.

Front 175

Name the three awards a judge will give out in the best of breed competition.

Back 175

Best of Winners, Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex (to the Best of Breed)

Front 176

What is a Fancier?

Back 176

A person especially interested and usually active in some phase of the sport of pure bred dogs.

Front 177

What is the purpose of a breed standard?

Back 177

To describe the ideal example of the breed.

Front 178

How old must you be to enter AKC junior showmanship?

Back 178

Ten years old

Front 179

Which AKC breed group has the fewest number of breeds?

Back 179

Non Sporting

Front 180

What dogs come back into the ring to compete for Best in Show?

Back 180

The Seven group winners

Front 181

How many points must a dog have to become an AKC Champion?

Back 181

Fifteen points

Front 182

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Pekingese

Back 182

Toy

Front 183

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Miniature Poodle

Back 183

Toy

Front 184

Generally what is the youngest age a dam can be for her litter to be AKC registerable?

Back 184

Eight months.

Front 185

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Gordon Setter

Back 185

Sporting

Front 186

What is AKC Group 6?

Back 186

Non-Sporting

Front 187

What is AKC Group 4?

Back 187

Terriers

Front 188

Define: Triple Champion

Back 188

a dog that has won bench show, field trial, and obedience trial championships

Front 189

Who competes in Best of Breed class at a regular AKC show?

Back 189

Winners Dog, and Winners Bitch, along with any Champion dogs or bitches entered in Best of Breed.

Front 190

True or False: only a champion of record can win in Best of Breed?

Back 190

False

Front 191

Can a dog be shown at an AKC show if he has a bandage on?

Back 191

No

Front 192

Some breed classes are sub-divided by varieties. Name the varieties?

Back 192

Color, Height, Weight, Coat Type

Front 193

The main duty of this group of dogs has been to drive livestock from one place to another. It is AKC's newest breed group. Name this group.

Back 193

Herding

Front 194

How many breed groups are recognized by the AKC?

Back 194

7

Front 195

Name the two types of hounds.

Back 195

Sight (gaze) hounds, and scent hounds.

Front 196

What are the two types of conformation dog shows?

Back 196

Specialty and all-breed.

Front 197

When was the first AKC licensed Field Trial held?

Back 197

November 4, 1890

Front 198

What is AKC Group 7?

Back 198

Herding

Front 199

Field trials are held for some dogs in which two groups?

Back 199

Sporting and Hounds.

Front 200

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the English Toy Spaniel

Back 200

Toy

Front 201

Define: TD and its requirements.

Back 201

Tracking Dog. Requires a written statement, signed by a tracking judge, dated within 12 months of a trial date, certifying that the dog is ready to take part in a tracking test. The title is awarded when the dog has been certified by two judges to have

Front 202

These breeds were developed for serving man by drawing sleds and carts, protecting property, serving as police dogs, and helping in war time. Giant breeds, sled breeds, and guard breeds are found in this group. Name the group.

Back 202

Working

Front 203

Describe the collars that are acceptable in the obedience ring.

Back 203

Well fitting plain buckle or slip collars. Of appropriate length of leather, fabric, or chain. Slip collars must have two rings, one on each end. Nothing hanging from collar.

Front 204

Can a castrated dog be shown at an AKC show?

Back 204

Only in obedience , stud dog class or Veterans Classes only at independent specialties and/or those all-breed shows which do not offer any competitive classes beyond Best of Breed.

Front 205

What is a Derby Stake?

Back 205

Field Trial competition for young, novice sporting dogs, usually between one and two years of age.

Front 206

When was the American Kennel Club founded?

Back 206

1884

Front 207

The written description of the ideal dog of each recognized breed is called the ____________________?

Back 207

Standard

Front 208

Name the clips in which an adult poodle dog can be shown in an AKC conformation class

Back 208

English saddle or Continental

Front 209

True or False: Breed competition is the only place where conformation points can be earned.

Back 209

False.

Front 210

What are the five categories of field trials?

Back 210

Hounds, pointing breeds, retrievers, spaniels.

Front 211

What is AKC Group 5?

Back 211

Toy

Front 212

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Schipperke

Back 212

Non-Sporting

Front 213

For AKC matches, give the correct ribbon color for 1st through 4th place.

Back 213

Rose, Brown, Green, Gray

Front 214

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Norweigian Elkhound

Back 214

Hounds

Front 215

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Back 215

Hounds

Front 216

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Saluki

Back 216

Hounds

Front 217

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Scottish Deerhound

Back 217

Hounds

Front 218

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Whippet

Back 218

Hounds

Front 219

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Bichon Frise

Back 219

Non-Sporting

Front 220

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Boston Terrier

Back 220

Non-Sporting

Front 221

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Bulldog

Back 221

Non-Sporting

Front 222

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Dalmatian

Back 222

Non-Sporting

Front 223

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Harrier

Back 223

Hounds

Front 224

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Lhasa Apso

Back 224

Non-Sporting

Front 225

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Dachshund

Back 225

Hounds

Front 226

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Tibetan Spaniel

Back 226

Non-Sporting

Front 227

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Tibetan Terrier

Back 227

Non-Sporting

Front 228

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the American Water Spaniel

Back 228

Sporting

Front 229

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Brittany

Back 229

Sporting

Front 230

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Clumber Spaniel

Back 230

Sporting

Front 231

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Cocker Spaniel

Back 231

Sporting

Front 232

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Curly-Coated Retriever

Back 232

Sporting

Front 233

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the English Cocker Spaniel

Back 233

Sporting

Front 234

If your dog's coat has been dyed or powdered to change or enhance its color, can it be shown in an AKC show?

Back 234

No

Front 235

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Golden Retriever

Back 235

Sporting

Front 236

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Keeshound

Back 236

Non-Sporting

Front 237

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Back 237

Herding

Front 238

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Chihuahua

Back 238

Toy

Front 239

Could your dog be registered with the name Ronald Reagan?

Back 239

Yes

Front 240

What is a dual champion?

Back 240

Any dog which has been awarded the titles of Champion of Record and Field Champion may be designated as a Dual Champion. (Any dog which has been awarded the titles of Champion of Record, Obedience Trial Champion and Field Champion may be

Front 241

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Brussels Griffon

Back 241

Toy

Front 242

Can a bitch in season be shown in conformation at an AKC show.

Back 242

Yes

Front 243

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the West Highland White Terrier

Back 243

Terrier

Front 244

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Australian Shepherd

Back 244

Herding

Front 245

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Bearded Collie

Back 245

Herding

Front 246

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Belgian Sheepdog

Back 246

Herding

Front 247

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Border Collie

Back 247

Herding

Front 248

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Ibizan Hound

Back 248

Hounds

Front 249

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Briard

Back 249

Herding

Front 250

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Flat-Coated Retriever

Back 250

Sporting

Front 251

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the German Shepherd

Back 251

Herding

Front 252

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Back 252

Herding

Front 253

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Puli

Back 253

Herding

Front 254

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Afghan

Back 254

Hounds

Front 255

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the American Foxhound

Back 255

Hounds

Front 256

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Basenji

Back 256

Hounds

Front 257

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Basset Hound

Back 257

Hounds

Front 258

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Black and Tan Coonhound

Back 258

Hounds

Front 259

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Bloodhound

Back 259

Hounds

Front 260

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Borzoi

Back 260

Hounds

Front 261

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Bouviers Des Flanders

Back 261

Herding

Front 262

What is the performance expected of a dog for bar jumps or panel jumps at an AKC agility trial?

Back 262

Dogs must jump over the top bar(s) or panel, without displacing it, in the direction indicated by the judge.

Front 263

Are dogs required to wear a collar when running a course at an AKC agility trial?

Back 263

No. At the handler's option, dogs may run a course with or without a collar.

Front 264

What is the performance expected of a dog on a SeeSaw at an AKC agility trial?

Back 264

Ascend the plank touching the "up" contact zone with any part of 1 foot and cause the plank to pivot. At least 1 paw must touch the "down" contact zone after the plank has touched the ground and prior to exiting the obstacle with all 4 paws

Front 265

Describe the top of the Pause Table at an AKC agility trial.

Back 265

The top of the Pause Table is a 36-inch square, plus or minus 2 inches, with a non-slip surface (carpeting may be used.) The vertical edge of the top of the table top must be 3" or greater in height.

Front 266

What is the height of the Pause Table at an AKC agility trial?

Back 266

The height of the table (within 1 inch) is 8 inches for dogs in the 8-inch and 12-inch divisions, 16 inches for dogs in the 16-inch and 20-inch divisions, and 24 inches for dogs in the 24-inch division.

Front 267

What is the performance expected of a dog on a Pause Table at an AKC agility trial?

Back 267

Dogs must pause on the table for five consecutive seconds in either a sit or a down position, as specified by the judge prior to the beginning of the class.

Front 268

Describe the material that an Open Tunnel is made of at an AKC agility trial.

Back 268

A flexible tube of durable material that is capable of being formed into curved shapes.

Front 269

How large, and what shapes are the openings of an Open Tunnel at an AKC agility trial?

Back 269

The 2 openings are either round or rectangular, with a height and width of 24" plus or minus 2".

Front 270

What is the length of an Open Tunnel at an AKC agility trial?

Back 270

Its length is 10' to 20'.

Front 271

What is the performance expected of a dog for an Open Tunnel at an AKC agility trial?

Back 271

Dogs enter the end specified by the judge and exit the other end.

Front 272

Generally describe the Closed Tunnel (or chute) at an AKC agility trial.

Back 272

The Closed Tunnel consists of a rigid entrance section to which a chute is attached.

Front 273

What is the performance expected of a dog for an Closed Tunnel (or chute)at an AKC agility trial?

Back 273

Dogs must enter the rigid entrance section and exit through the fabric chute.

Front 274

What is the width and length of a SeeSaw at an AKC agility trial?

Back 274

The plank is 12 inches wide with a 1-inch tolerance, and 12 feet long.

Front 275

What is the performance expected of a dog for the Weave Poles at an AKC agility trial?

Back 275

Dogs must enter the Weave Poles by passing between poles #1 and #2 from right to left. They must then pass from left to right through poles #2 and #3 and continue this weaving sequence until they pass between the last two poles.

Front 276

What is the performance expected of a dog on an Dog Walk at an AKC agility trial?

Back 276

Go up 1 ramp, touching the contact zone with any part of 1 foot, cross the center section, and go down the other ramp in the direction designated by the judge. They must touch the down contact zone with any part of 1 foot before exiting.

Front 277

Describe the Tire Jump at an AKC agility trial.

Back 277

A tire (or a circular object that resembles a tire) suspended from a rectangular frame. The inner diameter of the tire is 24" plus or minus 1", and the wall is 3" to 8" thick.

Front 278

What is the performance expected of a dog for the Tire Jump at an AKC agility trial?

Back 278

Dogs must jump through the tire opening in the direction specified by the judge.

Front 279

Generally describe the Window Jump at an AKC agility trial.

Back 279

The Window Jump consists of a wall suspended by a frame. The wall is constructed from an opaque, cloth-like material in which a window is cut.

Front 280

What is the performance expected of a dog for the Window Jump at an AKC agility trial?

Back 280

Dogs must jump through the window opening in the direction specified by the judge

Front 281

What is the performance expected of a dog for the Broad Jump at an AKC agility trial?

Back 281

Dogs must jump all sections without visibly moving or stepping on top of any broad jump board, entering between the marker poles placed near the front section and exiting between the poles placed near the back section.

Front 282

What is the minimum useable course area required for an AKC agility trial?

Back 282

The minimum useable course area must be 5,000 square feet for Novice, 6,500 square feet for Open, and 8,000 square feet for Excellent.

Front 283

What is the minimum width of a course area for an AKC agility trial?

Back 283

a minimum of 60' wide

Front 284

May an AKC agility trial be run on a concrete surface?

Back 284

Yes. If a course is run on concrete, the area must be fully matted or padded.

Front 285

When should the Agility course layout be posted?

Back 285

At least one-half hour before the start of the class.

Front 286

What are the recommended minimum distances between obstacles at an AKC agility trial?

Back 286

It is recommended that there be a minimum of 15 feet to 18 feet between obstacles with a minimum of 18 feet between jumps, 21 feet to spreads, and a maximum of 25' between any two obstacles.

Front 287

What are the suggested approach angles to obstacles in all classes at an AKC agility trial?

Back 287

All Novice classes-Straight to mild angles, generally not to exceed 90°. All Open classes-Mild to moderate angles, generally not to exceed 135°. All Excellent classes-Angles generally not to exceed 180°.

Front 288

May a dog with an ILP (Indefinite Listing Privilege) enter an AKC agility trial?

Back 288

Yes.

Front 289

Describe the Weave Poles at an AKC agility trial.

Back 289

The Weave Poles consist of 6 to 12 poles that are either stuck in the ground or mounted in a base. The poles are 1" to 1-1/4" in diameter and at least 36" high, and they are uniformly spaced at intervals of 20" to 24"

Front 290

Who may compete in the AKC Agility Excellent "A" Class?

Back 290

Dogs that have acquired the Open Agility title, and to dogs that have acquired the Agility Excellent title but that have not acquired a qualifying score towards their Master Agility Excellent title.

Front 291

May a dog eligible to enter the Miscellaneous Class at AKC dog shows enter an AKC agility trial?

Back 291

Yes. Dogs eligible for entry in the Miscellaneous Class at dog shows are eligible to participate provided their AKC identification number appears on the entry form.

Front 292

Can a blind dog compete at an AKC agility trial?

Back 292

No

Front 293

Can a deaf dog compete at an AKC agility trial?

Back 293

No

Front 294

May dog compete if it is taped or bandaged or in any way has anything attached to it for medical purposes?

Back 294

No

Front 295

Are bitches in season allowed to compete at an AKC agility trial?

Back 295

No

Front 296

Are spayed bitches or neutered dogs allowed to compete at an AKC agility trial?

Back 296

No

Front 297

What is a typical crew required to put on an AKC agility trial?

Back 297

The host club must provide a minimum of two scorekeepers, two or more ring stewards, a scribe, a gate steward, and a timer per ring. An additional 4-6 stewards should be scheduled per ring to help in various other tasks necessary to expedite the trial.

Front 298

What is the duty of a scribe at an AKC agility trial?

Back 298

A scribe is required to record the scores as instruct-ed by the judge.

Front 299

What are the colors of ribbons awarded at a licensed or member AKC agility trial?

Back 299

"First Place .............Blue

Front 300

What are the colors of ribbons awarded at an AKC sanctioned agility match?

Back 300

First Place ...Rose, Second Place ...Brown, Third Place ...Light Green, Fourth Place ...Gray, Qualifying ...Green with pink edges

Front 301

What are the Regular Titling Classes at an AKC agility trial?

Back 301

Novice Agility, Novice Jumpers W/Weaves, Open Agility, Open Jumpers W/Weaves, Agility Excellent "A", Excellent Jumpers W/Weaves "A", Master Agility Excellent "B", Master Excellent Jumpers W/Weaves "B"

Front 302

What is the height of a SeeSaw at an AKC agility trial?

Back 302

height of the Seesaw measured to the top of the board at the pivot is 24 inches plus or minus 2 inches

Front 303

Who may compete in the AKC Open Jumpers With Weaves Class?

Back 303

Dogs that have acquired the Novice JWW or the Open JWW titles but have not acquired a qualifying score towards an Excellent JWW title

Front 304

What collars are permitted to be worn when running a course at an AKC agility trial?

Back 304

The only collars allowed when running a course are flat buckle or rolled leather collars, but there shall be no attachments hanging or otherwise allowed on the collar.

Front 305

Who may compete in the AKC Excellent Jumpers With Weaves "A" Class?

Back 305

Dogs that have acquired the Open JWW title and to dogs that have acquired the Excellent JWW title but have not acquired a qualifying score towards their Master Excellent JWW title.

Front 306

Who may compete in the AKC Master Agility Excellent "B" Class?

Back 306

Dogs that have acquired the Agility Excellent title, and to dogs that have acquired the Master Agility Excellent title.

Front 307

Who may compete in the AKC Master Excellent Jumpers With Weaves "B" Class?

Back 307

Dogs that have acquired the Excellent JWW title and to dogs that have acquired the Master Excellent JWW title.

Front 308

What titles may be earned at AKC agility trials?

Back 308

Novice Agility (NA), Novice JWW (NAJ), Open Agility (OA), Open JWW (OAJ), Agility Excellent (AX), Excellent JWW (AXJ), Master Agility Excellent (MX), Master Excellent JWW (MXJ), and Master Agility Champion (MACH).

Front 309

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the English Springer Spaniel

Back 309

Sporting

Front 310

What are the requirements for an OA or OAJ title?

Back 310

A dog must earn 3 qualifying scores per class level under at least two different judges.

Front 311

What are the requirements for an MX or MXJ title?

Back 311

A dog must earn 10 qualifying scores per class level under at least two different judges.

Front 312

What are the requirements for an AKC MACH title?

Back 312

In order to acquire the MASTER AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIP title, a dog must achieve a minimum of 750 championship points and 20 double qualifying scores obtained from the Excellent B Standard Agility class and the Excellent B Jumpers With Weaves class.

Front 313

What is the height of an A-Frame at an AKC agility trial?

Back 313

. The height of the AFrame is within 1 inch of 4'11" when 8-foot panels are used and 5'6" when 9-foot panels are used.

Front 314

What is the performance expected of a dog on an A-Frame at an AKC agility trial?

Back 314

Dogs must ascend one panel and descend the other in the direction designated by the judge and they must touch the contact zone on the down side only, with any part of one foot prior to exiting the obstacle.

Front 315

What is the height of a dog-walk at an AKC agility trial?

Back 315

Within a 2-inch tolerance, the top of the center section is 36 inches above the ground when using 8-foot sections and 48 inches when using 12-foot sections.

Front 316

What is the width of a dog walk at an AKC agility trial?

Back 316

All sections are 12 inches wide, plus or minus an inch

Front 317

Who may compete in the AKC Open Agility Class?

Back 317

Dogs that have acquired the Novice Agility or Open Agility titles but which have not acquired a qualifying score towards their Agility Excellent title.

Front 318

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Newfoundland

Back 318

Working

Front 319

May a handler walk an agility course with their dog prior to class start?

Back 319

No. Handlers are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of the class to plan their strategy.

Front 320

What is the minimum number of obstacles required for a Excellent B class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 320

18-20

Front 321

How is the Standard Course Time calculated for the Novice Jumpers With Weaves class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 321

8" and 12" Divisions: 2.5 yds per second, 16" Division: 2.75 yds per second, 20" and 24" Divisions: 3 yds per second

Front 322

How is the Standard Course Time calculated for the Open Jumpers With Weaves class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 322

8" and 12" Divisions: 3 yds per second, 16" Division: 3.25 yds per second, 20" and 24" Divisions: 3.5 yds per second

Front 323

How is the Standard Course Time calculated for the Excellent A & B Jumpers With Weaves class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 323

8" and 12" Divisions: 3.25 yds per second, 16" Division: 3.5 yds per second, 20" and 24" Divisions: 3.75 yds per second

Front 324

What is the maximum number of course faults allowed to still qualify in the Novice Jumpers With Weaves class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 324

2 Refusals, 0 Wrong Course, refusals and run-outs will not be faulted regarding the performance of the Weave Poles in this class.

Front 325

What is the maximum number of course faults allowed to still qualify in the Open Jumpers With Weaves class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 325

1 Refusal, 0 Wrong Course

Front 326

What is the maximum number of course faults allowed to still qualify in the Excellent A Jumpers With Weaves class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 326

0 Refusal, 0 Wrong Course

Front 327

What is the maximum number of course and time faults allowed to still qualify in the Excellent B Jumpers With Weaves class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 327

0 Refusal, 0 Wrong Course, 0 time faults

Front 328

What is the only non-regular class specified in the AKC Agility regulations?

Back 328

International Sweepstakes Class.

Front 329

What is the purpose of the International Sweepstakes Class (non-regular) at an AKC agility trial?

Back 329

Purpose: The International Sweepstakes Class (ISC) is a non-regular class providing a dog and handler an opportunity to demonstrate their advanced training and handling skills on various international style Standard and Jumpers With Weaves courses

Front 330

What is the minimum number of obstacles required for a Open Class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 330

16-19

Front 331

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Mastiff

Back 331

Working

Front 332

How is the Standard Course Time calculated for the Excellent B Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 332

8" and 12" Divisions: 2.5 yds per second, plus 5 secs for the Pause Table, 16" Division: 2.75 yds per second, plus 5 secs for the Pause Table, 20" and 24" Divisions: 3 yds per second, plus 5 secs for the Pause Table.

Front 333

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Portuguese Water Dog

Back 333

Working

Front 334

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Rottweiler

Back 334

Working

Front 335

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Siberian Husky

Back 335

Working

Front 336

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Standard Schnauzer

Back 336

Working

Front 337

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Australian Cattle Dog

Back 337

Herding

Front 338

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Belgian Malinois

Back 338

Herding

Front 339

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Belgian Tervuren

Back 339

Herding

Front 340

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Collie

Back 340

Herding

Front 341

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Old English Sheepdog

Back 341

Herding

Front 342

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Shetland Sheepdog

Back 342

Herding

Front 343

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Beagle

Back 343

Hounds

Front 344

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the English Foxhounds

Back 344

Hounds

Front 345

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Kuvasz

Back 345

Working

Front 346

How is the Standard Course Time calculated for the Novice Standard Classes at an AKC agility trial?

Back 346

2 yards per second, plus 5 seconds for the Pause Table.

Front 347

When does a dog's course time start at an AKC agility trial?

Back 347

A dog's time starts whenever any part of the dog crosses the clearly marked start line.

Front 348

When does a dog's course time end at an AKC agility trial?

Back 348

A dog's time stops whenever any part of the dog crosses the finish line when the dog is in the closing sequence.

Front 349

What is the maximum score in a class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 349

The maximum attainable score in any class is 100 points.

Front 350

What must a dog do to attain a qualifying score at an AKC agility trial?

Back 350

A dog must pass with the minimum allowable score or better, and not receive any non-qualifying deductions.

Front 351

What is the course time deduction in the Novice classes at an AKC agility trial?

Back 351

1-point deduction for every second over course time rounding down to whole numbers.

Front 352

What is the course time deduction in the Open classes at an AKC agility trial?

Back 352

2-point deduction for every second over course time rounding down to whole numbers.

Front 353

What is the course time deduction in the Excellent classes at an AKC agility trial?

Back 353

3-point deduction for every second over course time rounding down to whole numbers.

Front 354

When is time called on a course at an AKC agility trial?

Back 354

Time is called at 1-1/2 course time, and the dog must be excused.

Front 355

What is the point deduction for a refusal or runout at an AKC agility trial?

Back 355

A Refusal or runout is scored as a 5-point deduction.

Front 356

What is the point deduction for a wrong course at an AKC agility trial?

Back 356

A wrong course is scored as a 5-point deduction per occurrence. An occurrence is defined as one deduction until the dog has returned to and engaged the correct obstacle, regardless of how many wrong obstacles are taken.

Front 357

What is the Minimum allowable score required to qualify in the Novice classes at an AKC agility trial?

Back 357

85

Front 358

What is the minimum number of obstacles required for a Excellent A class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 358

18-20

Front 359

What is the maximum number of wrong courses allowed to still qualify in the Novice Standard classes at an AKC agility trial?

Back 359

2

Front 360

What are the requirements for an NA or NAJ title?

Back 360

A dog must earn 3 qualifying scores per class level under at least two different judges.

Front 361

What is the minimum number of obstacles required for a Novice Class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 361

13-15

Front 362

What is the Minimum allowable score required to qualify in the Open class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 362

85

Front 363

What is the maximum number of refusals/run outs allowed to still qualify in the Open Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 363

1

Front 364

What is the maximum number of wrong courses allowed to still qualify in the Open Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 364

2

Front 365

How is the Standard Course Time calculated for the Open Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 365

8" and 12" Divisions: 2.25 yds per second, plus 5 secs for the Pause Table, 16" Division: 2.35 yds per second, plus 5 secs for the Pause Table, 20" and 24" Divisions:2.5 yds per second, plus 5 secs for the Pause Table.

Front 366

What is the Minimum allowable score required to qualify in the Excellent A class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 366

85

Front 367

What is the maximum number of refusals/run outs allowed to still qualify in the Excellent A Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 367

0

Front 368

What is the maximum number of wrong courses allowed to still qualify in the Excellent A Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 368

1

Front 369

How is the Standard Course Time calculated for the Excellent A Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 369

8" and 12" Divisions: 2.5 yds per second, plus 5 secs for the Pause Table, 16" Division: 2.75 yds per second, plus 5 secs for the Pause Table, 20" and 24" Divisions: 3 yds per second, plus 5 secs for the Pause Table.

Front 370

What is the Minimum allowable score required to qualify in the Excellent B class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 370

85

Front 371

What is the maximum number of refusals/run outs allowed to still qualify in the Excellent B Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 371

0

Front 372

What is the maximum number of wrong courses allowed to still qualify in the Excellent B Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

Back 372

0

Front 373

What is the maximum number of refusals/run outs allowed to still qualify in the Novice Standard classes at an AKC agility trial?

Back 373

2

Front 374

What does the AKC title VCCH stand for?

Back 374

Versatile Companion Champion

Front 375

May a bitch in season be used in an AKC Junior Showmanship class?

Back 375

No

Front 376

Name the AKC titles that may precede a dog's name on official AKC documents.

Back 376

Ch, FC, AFC, OTCh, HcH, DC (Dual Champion) and TC (Triple Champion)

Front 377

Name the AKC Herding Titles.

Back 377

Herding Tested (HT), Pre-Trial Tested (PT), Herding Started (HS). Herding Intermediate (HI), Herding Excellent (HX), Herding Champion (HCh)

Front 378

Name the AKC Field Trial titles.

Back 378

Field Champion (FC) and Amateur Field Champion (AFC)

Front 379

May a dog gain points towards a championship while being shown in the AKC Miscellaneous Class?

Back 379

No

Front 380

What was the Breed Registry whose Stud Book became the basis for the AKC Stud Book?

Back 380

The North American Kennel Club

Front 381

Under AKC rules, what does excused mean?

Back 381

The dog may not finish competing in that class at that show.

Front 382

This breed was originally registered by the AKC as the Russian Setter. What is it now called?

Back 382

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Front 383

Name the AKC Earthdog Titles

Back 383

Junior Earthdog (JE), Senior Earthdog (SE), Master Earthdog (ME)

Front 384

What titles must a dog have earned to use the title Versatile Companion Dog 4 (VCD4)?

Back 384

UDX, MX, MXJ, VST

Front 385

Name the AKC Lure Coursing titles

Back 385

Junior Courser (JC), Senior Courser (SC), Field Champion (FC)

Front 386

What titles must a dog have earned to use the title Versatile Companion Champion (VCCH)?

Back 386

OTCH, MACH and CT

Front 387

What does the AKC title CT stand for?

Back 387

Champion Tracker

Front 388

In 1959 the Belgian Sheepdog was split into three separate registries. Name the breeds as registered now.

Back 388

Belgian Sheepdog, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Tervuren.

Front 389

Requirements for the Obedience Trial Champion are as follows

Back 389

"100 pts; A 1st place in Util B with at least 3 dogs in competition; A 1st place in Open B with at least 6 dogs in competition. 1 may be at Specialty

Front 390

May a club hold a tracking test and an obedience trial the same day?

Back 390

A club may not hold a tracking test on the same day as its show or obedience trial.

Front 391

Who may hold an AKC Junior Showmanship competition?

Back 391

Any club that is approved to hold a licensed or member all-breed show or a specialty show held apart from an all-breed show, may also be approved to offer Junior Showmanship competition at its show.

Front 392

According to the AKC Junior Showmanship regulations, who is not an amateur and may not compete?

Back 392

An individual listed as an agent is not eligible to compete in Juniors, nor any person who distributes rate cards or otherwise advertises themselves as handling dogs for pay in the show ring, or accepts payment for handling dogs.

Front 393

On what is a Junior Showmanship participant judged?

Back 393

Junior Showmanship shall be judged solely on the ability and skill of the Juniors in handling their dogs as in the breed ring. The show qualities of the dogs shall not be considered.

Front 394

The Borzoi was originally registered by the AKC under a different name. What was that name?

Back 394

Russian Wolfhound.

Front 395

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Irish Wolfhound

Back 395

Hounds

Front 396

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Pharaoh Hound

Back 396

Hounds

Front 397

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Otterhound

Back 397

Hounds

Front 398

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Rhodesian Ridgeback

Back 398

Hounds

Front 399

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Chinese Shar-Pei

Back 399

Non-Sporting

Front 400

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Chow Chow

Back 400

Non-Sporting

Front 401

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the English Bulldog

Back 401

Non-Sporting

Front 402

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Finish Spitz

Back 402

Non-Sporting

Front 403

Define: CD and its requirements per the AKC Obedience Rules

Back 403

Companion Dog. Three scores of 170 or better each. Must receive better than 50% of each exercise, must receive qualifying score by 3 different judges, must be at least 6 dogs competing in the combined novice.

Front 404

Name the AKC Agility titles

Back 404

Novice Agility (NA), Open Agility (OA), Agility Excellent (AX), Master Agility Excellent (MX)

Front 405

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Shiba Inu

Back 405

Non-Sporting

Front 406

What general category of projects is the dog project included in?

Back 406

Animal Sciences

Front 407

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Standard Poodle

Back 407

Non-Sporting

Front 408

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Back 408

Sporting

Front 409

Must live quarry be used in an AKC Earthdog tests?

Back 409

No. Either live quarry or artificial quarry may be used.

Front 410

What are the requirements for an AX or AXJ title?

Back 410

A dog must earn 3 qualifying scores per class level under at least two different judges.

Front 411

How old must a dog be to compete in an AKC Herding trial or test?

Back 411

Nine months

Front 412

What breeds of dogs may enter an AKC agility trial?

Back 412

Agility trials are open to all registrable breeds except that a specialty club may opt to hold an agility trial for its breed only.

Front 413

What type of dogs may compete in an AKC Lure Coursing event?

Back 413

Only sight hounds

Front 414

Does the title earned from the AKC Canine Good Citizen test go before or after the dog's name?

Back 414

Neither. The award is a certificate and not a title.

Front 415

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the French Bulldog

Back 415

Non-Sporting

Front 416

After what time limit may a litter from AKC registered parents no longer be registered?

Back 416

One year from the date of whelping.

Front 417

If a Junior has a conflict with their dog in another class, can they still be judged in Junior Showmanship?

Back 417

The judge may allow a Junior to enter the ring up until the time they have examined and gaited every dog in the class. Should a Junior request to be excused to go show in another ring, they are permanently excused and may not return.

Front 418

Name the AKC Breed Group that contains the English Setter

Back 418

Sporting

Front 419

What does the AKC title MACH stand for?

Back 419

Master Agility Champion

Front 420

How many AKC Sanctioned Tracking Tests must a club hold before an application for a Licensed Tracking Test may be considered.

Back 420

. A club must hold at least one Sanctioned Tracking Test, which is considered "qualifying" by The American Kennel Club.

Front 421

How many AKC Plan A Sanctioned Matches must a club hold before being considered for Licensed status?

Back 421

A club must hold at least two matches of this type, not less than six months apart, which are considered "qualifying" by The American Kennel Club

Front 422

How many AKC Plan OA Sanctioned Matches must a club hold before being considered for Licensed status?

Back 422

A club must hold at least two matches of this type, not less than six months apart, which are considered "qualifying" by The American Kennel Club

Front 423

If I lease a bitch for breeding purposes, according to the AKC, am I the breeder of any litters from that bitch?

Back 423

Only if I had l had leased the bitch before the mating takes place, otherwise I am the owner of the litter but not the breeder.

Front 424

When does the AKC require me to have a microchip scanner on the premises?

Back 424

If you use microchip identification and have 20 or more dogs over 6 months of age, you must have a microchip scanner on your premises

Front 425

After July 1, 2000, every sire producing seven or more litters in his lifetime or producing more than three litters in a calendar year must be what?

Back 425

AKC DNA Certified

Front 426

What does an AKC Limited Registration mean?

Back 426

Limited registration means that litters produced by the dog are not eligible for AKC registration.

Front 427

What classes must be offered at an AKC Plan A Sanctioned Match?

Back 427

All of the Official Regular Obedience Classes shall be given.

Front 428

May an AKC Limited Registration be changed to a full registration?

Back 428

The limited designation may be removed upon the written permission of the litter owner(s) and upon submission of a form for that purpose which, is available from the AKC, and the required fee.

Front 429

Are premium lists required for an AKC Plan OB Sanctioned Match?

Back 429

"Premium Lists are not required for a Plan OB Sanctioned Match but any flyer or handbill should contain all of the information that a prospective exhibitor would require to enter

Front 430

What are the time limits to register an individual dog with the AKC?

Back 430

12 months from time of application without penalty, 24 months with penalty. More than 24 months, extraordinary circumstance only.

Front 431

According to the AKC, who is the breeder of a dog?

Back 431

The breeder of a dog is the person who owned the dam of that dog when the dam was bred; except that if the dam was leased at the time of mating, the breeder is the lessee.

Front 432

According to the AKC, what is an American-bred dog?

Back 432

An American-bred dog is a dog whelped in the United States of America by reason of a mating which took place in the United States of America.

Front 433

Who may apply for registration of a dog with the AKC?

Back 433

Any person in good standing with the AKC may apply for the registration of any purebred dog or litter of purebred dogs owned by him, by supplying the AKC with information and complying with such conditions as it requires.

Front 434

After a dog is registered with the AKC, may an owner change the registered name of that dog?

Back 434

No change in the name of a dog registered with The American Kennel Club will be allowed to be made.

Front 435

What is the purpose of the AKC agility trials?

Back 435

The purpose of AKC agility trials is to afford owners the opportunity to demonstrate a dog's willingness to work with its handler under a variety of conditions.

Front 436

What is an AKC member agility trial?

Back 436

A member agility trial is a trial at which qualifying scores toward titles are awarded, given by a club or association, which is a member of the American Kennel Club.

Front 437

What is an AKC licensed agility trial?

Back 437

A trial at which qualifying scores toward titles are awarded, given by a club or association which is not a member of the AKC, but which has been licensed by the AKC to hold the trial

Front 438

What is a sanctioned AKC agility trial?

Back 438

Sanctioned agility trials are informal events at which dogs may participate but not for AKC titles, held by a club or association by obtaining the sanction of the American Kennel Club.

Front 439

What is the minimum age a dog must be to participate in a member or licensed AKC agility trial?

Back 439

All dogs twelve (12) months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration are eligible to participate.

Front 440

May a dog with an AKC Limited Registration compete in breed competition at an AKC licensed show?

Back 440

No

Front 441

May Non-Regular Classes be offered at Plan B or OB Sanctioned Matches

Back 441

Yes, provided permission has been granted by The American Kennel Club.

Front 442

What is the minimum age a dog must be to enter an AKC Sanctioned B Match?

Back 442

dogs must be at least 3 months of age.

Front 443

What is the purpose of the AKC Sanctioned Tracking Test?

Back 443

The primary purpose of this type of event is to give members of clubs the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and competence in handling the details of a Tracking Test.

Front 444

What is the minimum age a dog must be to enter an AKC Sanctioned A, OA and OB Match?

Back 444

dogs shall be at least 6 months of age on the date of the event

Front 445

What is the purpose of the AKC Plan OA Sanctioned Match?

Back 445

The primary purpose of this type of event is to give members of clubs the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and competence in handling the details of an Obedience Trial.

Front 446

May an AKC Junior Showmanship competitor substitute another dog for the one they had entered in a show?

Back 446

Yes. Juniors are limited to the substitution of one dog per show. The junior must have the AKC number of the substitute dog.

Front 447

May a dog that has earned an AKC Championship be entered at an AKC Sanctioned match?

Back 447

No

Front 448

May Non-Regular Classes offered at AKC Plan A or OA Sanctioned Matches?

Back 448

No

Front 449

Who may judge at an AKC Sanctioned Match?

Back 449

Anyone in good standing with The American Kennel Club may be approved to judge at a Sanctioned Match, with the exception of the Match Secretary.

Front 450

How should a dog be groomed for competition in the AKC Junior Showmanship ring?

Back 450

Dogs should be groomed and trimmed as they would be for the breed ring. Judges will not evaluate the quality of the grooming and trimming. Unnecessary grooming of the dog in the ring to gain attention is not proper conduct.

Front 451

Who may NOT judge at an AKC Sanctioned Match?

Back 451

Any individual whose AKC privileges have been suspended, any individual whose AKC judging privileges have been rescinded, or the Match Secretary.

Front 452

What is the purpose of the AKC Plan A Sanctioned Match?

Back 452

The primary purpose of this type of event is to give members of the clubs the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and competence in handling the details of a Dog Show.

Front 453

How should a competitor dress in the AKC Junior Showmanship competition?

Back 453

Juniors should be clean, neat, and well-groomed. They should wear clothing that is comfortable to handle in and appropriate for dog shows. Clothing should not distract, limit or hinder the judge's view of the dog.

Front 454

In AKC Junior Showmanship, is dog control considered?

Back 454

Yes. Any Junior who cannot control his or her dog will be excused by the judge.

Front 455

What classes may be offered at an AKC Plan B Sanctioned Match?

Back 455

Any of the Regular Official Classes, except Winners, may be offered. Clubs may also offer any non-regular classes, subject to AKC approval.

Front 456

In AKC Junior Showmanship, what will an exhibitor be asked to demonstrate?

Back 456

Moving the dog with the rest of the class, presenting the dog in the standing position proper to its breed (including the use of an examining table for those breeds normally judged on a table), moving the dog individually in a regular pattern.

Front 457

What are the two classes of hounds?

Back 457

Scent hounds and Sight (or gaze) hounds.

Front 458

Which AKC breed group is the Keeshond in?

Back 458

Non-Sporting

Front 459

Which AKC breed group is the Akita in?

Back 459

Working

Front 460

Which AKC breed group is the Boston Terrier in?

Back 460

Non-Sporting

Front 461

Which breed group is the Lhasa Apso in?

Back 461

Non-Sporting

Front 462

Which AKC breed group is the Visla in?

Back 462

Sporting

Front 463

Which AKC breed group is the Kuvasz in?

Back 463

Working

Front 464

Which AKC breed group is the Schipperke in?

Back 464

Non-Sporting

Front 465

Which AKC breed group is the Dachshund in?

Back 465

Hound

Front 466

What two AKC breed groups can Schnauzers be found in?

Back 466

Working and Terrier.

Front 467

Name the two types of Corgis.

Back 467

Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Cardigan Welsh Corgi.

Front 468

Which AKC Breed Group contains the Brittany?

Back 468

Sporting

Front 469

Which AKC breed group contains mostly breeds bred for pleasure hunting in packs?

Back 469

Hounds

Front 470

In which AKC breed group are most of the dogs bred to pull sleds?

Back 470

Working

Front 471

Which AKC breed group is the Standard Schnauzer in?

Back 471

Working.

Front 472

Which AKC breed group is the Affenpinscher in?

Back 472

Toy

Front 473

Name a breed with size varieties.

Back 473

Beagle, Manchester Terrier, Poodle.

Front 474

Which AKC breed group is the Basenji in?

Back 474

Hound

Front 475

Which AKC breed contains the Saluki?

Back 475

Hounds

Front 476

Which AKC breed group contains the Portuguese Water Dog?

Back 476

Working

Front 477

Which group is the Silky Terrier in?

Back 477

Toy

Front 478

Which AKC breed group is the Briard in?

Back 478

Herding

Front 479

Which AKC group contains the Harrier?

Back 479

Hound

Front 480

Which AKC breed group is the Giant Schnauzer in?

Back 480

Working.

Front 481

Which AKC breed group is the Bovier des Flanders in?

Back 481

Herding

Front 482

Which AKC breed group is the Komondor in?

Back 482

Working

Front 483

Which AKC breed group is the Italian Greyhound in?

Back 483

Toy.

Front 484

Which AKC breed group is the Tibetan Spaniel in?

Back 484

Non-sporting.

Front 485

Which AKC group is the Weimaraner in?

Back 485

Sporting

Front 486

What is Harlequin?

Back 486

Patched or pied discoloration, usually black on white. As in a Great Dane.

Front 487

Which AKC Breed group is the Bulldog in?

Back 487

Non-Sporting

Front 488

Which AKC breed group is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi in?

Back 488

Herding.

Front 489

Which AKC breed group is the Bichon Frise in?

Back 489

Non-Sporting

Front 490

Name a breed of dog that has a purple or black tongue.

Back 490

Chow Chow.

Front 491

Which AKC breed group is the Puli in?

Back 491

Herding

Front 492

Which AKC breed group is the Pug in?

Back 492

Toy

Front 493

What are the basic requirements of a dog house?

Back 493

Warm in winter, cool in summer, draft free, dry at all times, easy to clean, have a sun deck, provide shade and encourage exercise.

Front 494

Give two reasons why you should not buy a puppy from a pet shop.

Back 494

Such puppies lack socialization, many are unhealthy, they are over priced, and their papers may be forged.

Front 495

What day of the week should you bring a new puppy home/

Back 495

Saturday

Front 496

It is OK to let your dog run free all the time if you have a lot of land.

Back 496

No. Dogs must be confined to your home and property.

Front 497

True or False: Your puppy should sleep in your bed the first night.

Back 497

False

Front 498

What time of day should you bring a new puppy home?

Back 498

In the morning

Front 499

Define: Corky

Back 499

Active, alert, lively.

Front 500

Define: Single Tracking

Back 500

All footprints fall in a single line of travel. As the dog's speed increases he angles his legs in toward the center.

Front 501

Define: Walleye

Back 501

An eye with a whitish iris. Bluish eye. (Dalmatian, Old English Sheepdog)

Front 502

Define: Straight Shoulders.

Back 502

Poor angulation of the shoulder bones. Shoulder blades more straight up and down than sloping.

Front 503

Define: Colostrum

Back 503

First milk after the birth of the young. It contains immunoglobulins (antibodies) that are needed in the first 24 hours of life. It protects the pups from all infectious diseases.

Front 504

Define: Isabella

Back 504

Fawn or light bay color. Light tan.

Front 505

Define: Blinker

Back 505

A dog that points a bird and then leaves it, or when it finds a bird it avoids making a definite point.

Front 506

Define: Haw

Back 506

A third eyelid or membrane in the inside corner of the eye. The nictitating membrane.

Front 507

Define: Couple

Back 507

Two hounds.

Front 508

Define: Blaze.

Back 508

A white stripe running up the center of the face, usually between the eyes.

Front 509

Define: crank tail.

Back 509

A tail carried down and resembling a crank in shape.

Front 510

Define: Bat Ear

Back 510

An erect ear, rather broad at the base, rounded in outline at the top, and with an orifice directly to the front.

Front 511

Define: Bossy

Back 511

Over-development of the shoulder muscle.

Front 512

Define: Character as used in dog standards.

Back 512

Expression, individuality, and general appearance and deportment as considered typical of the breed.

Front 513

Define: Litter

Back 513

Puppies born to a bitch in one whelping.

Front 514

Define: Bloom

Back 514

The sheen of a coat that is a prime condition.

Front 515

Define: Bandog.

Back 515

A dog tied by day and released at night. Watchdog.

Front 516

Define: Weaving

Back 516

When in motion the crossing of the forefeet or the hind feet. Traveling in & out.

Front 517

Define: Action

Back 517

Any performance of function or movement, either of any part or organ, or of the whole body. Used as a synonym for gait in some standards.

Front 518

Define: Guard hairs

Back 518

Longer, smoother, stiffer hairs which grow through the undercoat and normally conceal it.

Front 519

Define: Upperarm or Upper Arm

Back 519

The humerus or bone of the foreleg, between the shoulder blade and the forearm.

Front 520

Define: Substance

Back 520

Bone

Front 521

Define: Furrow

Back 521

A straight indentation or median line down the center of the skull to the stop.

Front 522

Define: Anklyosis?

Back 522

Abnormal immobility and consolidation of a joint. Noted as a cause of faulty tails in the German Shepherd standard.

Front 523

Define: Apple head

Back 523

Rounded or domed skull

Front 524

Define: Throatiness

Back 524

A excess of loose skin under the throat.

Front 525

Define: Out at the shoulders.

Back 525

Shoulder blades loosely attached to the body, leaving the shoulders jutting out in relief and increasing the breadth of the front.

Front 526

Define: babbler?

Back 526

A hound that barks when not on the trail.

Front 527

Define: Sire

Back 527

The male parent

Front 528

Define: Molera

Back 528

Incomplete, imperfect, or abnormal ossification (hardening) of the skull.

Front 529

Define: Broken up face.

Back 529

A receding nose, with a deep stop, wrinkle, and undershot jaw.

Front 530

Define: Pure Bred

Back 530

A dog whose sire and dam belong to the same breed and are of unmixed descent since recognition of the breed. Often the word thoroughbred is mistakenly used.

Front 531

Define: Prick Ear

Back 531

Ear carried erect and usually pointed at the tip

Front 532

Define: Bone

Back 532

The relative size (girth) of a dogs leg bones, substance

Front 533

What do we mean by Amble?

Back 533

A relaxed, easy gait in which the legs on either side move almost, but not quite, as a pair. Often seen as the translation movement between the walk and the faster gaits.

Front 534

Define: Pneumonia

Back 534

an inflammatory change in the lungs and bronchi which can be caused by bacteria, fungus or virus.

Front 535

Define: Puppy

Back 535

a dog of either sex that is under one year old. Puppy classes at the AKC shows are usually divided into 6-9 months, and 9-12 months.

Front 536

Define: Height

Back 536

The perpendicular measurement of the dog from the ground to the highest point of the shoulder or withers.

Front 537

Define: angulation

Back 537

The angles formed by the meeting of the bones. Mainly the shoulder, upper arm, stifle, and hock.

Front 538

Define: Wirehair.

Back 538

A coat of hard, crisp, wiry texture.

Front 539

Define: Cobby

Back 539

Short bodied, compact

Front 540

Define: Sternum

Back 540

The breastbone

Front 541

Define: Monorchid

Back 541

One testicle retained in the abdominal cavity and one visible. A unilateral cryptorchid.

Front 542

Define: Infectious Papillomas

Back 542

Warts caused by host specific virus. They are benign tumors and are highly contagious. They are cured by vaccine or spontaneous recovery.

Front 543

Define: Premium List

Back 543

An advanced notice brochure sent to prospective exhibitors and containing details regarding a forthcoming show

Front 544

Define: Roach back

Back 544

A convex curvature of the back, in the region of the loins. Also called a carp back.

Front 545

Define: Shelley

Back 545

A shallow, narrow body, lacking the correct amount of bone.

Front 546

Define: Cloddy

Back 546

Thick set, low, heavy

Front 547

Define: The area of the back

Back 547

The vertebrae between the withers and the loin

Front 548

Define: Vent

Back 548

The anal opening

Front 549

Define: Flank

Back 549

The side of the body between the hip and the last rib.

Front 550

Define: Weedy

Back 550

An insufficient amount of bone. Light boned.

Front 551

Define: Overshot

Back 551

The front teeth (incisors) of the upper jaw overlap and do not touch the front teeth of the lower jaw when the mouth is closed.

Front 552

Define: Unsound

Back 552

A dog incapable of performing the functions for which it was designed.

Front 553

Define: Walk

Back 553

Gaiting pattern in which three legs are in support of the body at all times, each foot lifting from the ground one at a time in regular sequence.

Front 554

Define: Dry Neck

Back 554

The skin taut. Neither loose or wrinkled

Front 555

Define: Tulip Ear

Back 555

Ears carried with a slight, forward curvature

Front 556

Define: Cynology

Back 556

The study of canines

Front 557

Define: Screw Tail

Back 557

A kinky tail (twisted) a naturally short tail twisted in more or less spiral formation. Bulldogs

Front 558

Define: Back

Back 558

Vertebrae or topline between shoulder blade and hip bones

Front 559

Define: Mask

Back 559

Dark color (Shading) on the muzzle and foreface. Mastiff, Boxer, Pekingese, Great Dane

Front 560

Define: Pigjaw

Back 560

The front teeth (incisors) of the upper jaw overlap and do not touch the front teeth of the lower jaw when the mouth is closed. Overshot.

Front 561

Define: Feathering

Back 561

A longer fringe of hair on ears, legs tail or body

Front 562

Define: Cur

Back 562

A mongrel dog of no breed identity

Front 563

Define: Spectacles

Back 563

Shading or dark markings over or around the eyes or from eyes to ears. Keeshond

Front 564

Define: Trace

Back 564

The dark stripe down the back of a Pub

Front 565

Define: Varminty

Back 565

A keen, very bright or piercing expression

Front 566

Define: Type

Back 566

The characteristic qualities distinguishing a breed the embodiment of a standards essentials.

Front 567

Define: Ticked

Back 567

Small, isolated areas of black or colored hairs on a white ground.

Front 568

Define: Staring coat

Back 568

The hair is dry, harsh, and sometimes curling at the tips.

Front 569

Define: Crossbred

Back 569

A dog whose sire and dam are representatives of two different but pure breeds.

Front 570

Define: Well Let Down

Back 570

Having short hocks

Front 571

Define: GAIT, and name the two gaits acceptable in the show ring.

Back 571

The pattern of footsteps at various rates of speed, each pattern distinguished by a particular rhythm and footfall. The walk and, most often seen, the trot.

Front 572

Define: Stud Book

Back 572

The record of the breeding particulars of dogs recognized breeds

Front 573

Define: Crown

Back 573

The highest part of the head, The topskull

Front 574

Define: Triangular eye

Back 574

The eye set in surrounding tissue of triangular shape. Three cornered eye.

Front 575

Define: Honorable Scars

Back 575

Scars suffered from an injury as a result of work

Front 576

Define: Sedge

Back 576

Tan or dull straw color deadgrass Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Front 577

Define: Rat Tail

Back 577

The root thick and covered with soft curls. End of the tail has no hair or very short hair. As in a Water Spaniel

Front 578

Define: East & West

Back 578

The toes turn out (Face different directions)

Front 579

Define: Tied at the elbows

Back 579

A gaiting fault, pinching up at the elbows and shoulder joints causes the front legs to swing forward on a stiff outward arc.

Front 580

Define: Symmetry

Back 580

Pleasing balance between all parts of the dog.

Front 581

Define: Terrier

Back 581

A group of dogs, or a member of the group, used normally for hunting vermin.

Front 582

Define: Squirrel tail

Back 582

Curving up and forward over the back

Front 583

Define: Brisket

Back 583

The chest or bib cage between and just behind the front legs

Front 584

Define: Eyetooth

Back 584

Upper canine teeth Fangs

Front 585

Define: Leptospirosis

Back 585

An infectious disease caused by living organisms, spread mostly by urine. There must be actual contact.

Front 586

Define: Field Champion

Back 586

A prefix used with the name of a dog that has been recorded a field champion by the AKC, having met requirements.

Front 587

Define: Coursing

Back 587

The sport of chasing rabbits by sight hounds.

Front 588

Define: Parti-color

Back 588

Patches of two or more colors.

Front 589

Define: Pedigree

Back 589

The written record of a dog descent of three generations or more.

Front 590

Define: Pincer bite

Back 590

When the front teeth (incisors) of the upper jaw meet the front teeth of the lower jaw edge to edge (no overlapping). Level bite.

Front 591

Define: Professional Handler

Back 591

A person who shows dogs for others for a fee.

Front 592

Define: Swayback

Back 592

Concave curvature of the backbone between the withers and the hipbones.

Front 593

Define: Webbed

Back 593

Connected by a membrane

Front 594

Define: Wet neck

Back 594

Loose or superfluous skin, with dewlap

Front 595

Define: Hard Mouthed

Back 595

The dog that bites or marks with his teeth when retrieving

Front 596

Define: Iris

Back 596

Colored membrane surrounding the pupil of the eye.

Front 597

Define: Straight hocked

Back 597

Lacking appreciable angulation at the hock joints. Straight behind.

Front 598

Define: Occiput

Back 598

The bump at the top rear of the skull.

Front 599

Define: Self Color

Back 599

The color or whole color except for lighter shadings (solid color)

Front 600

Define: Bite

Back 600

The way the upper and lower teeth meet when the mouth is closed.

Front 601

Define: Whitelies

Back 601

A body color white with markings; found in Corgis

Front 602

Define: The term Level bite

Back 602

When the incisors of the upper and lower jaws meet exactly edge to edge.

Front 603

Define: Salmonellosis (Paratyphoid)

Back 603

A poisoning caused by a bacteria which invades the blood stream. It is much like that which causes human typhoid. It affects mostly young dogs during the fall and winter.

Front 604

Define: Deadgrass

Back 604

Tan or dull straw color, Sedge color, as in the Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

Front 605

Define: Roan

Back 605

A fine mixture of colored hairs with white hairs, blue, orange, lemon, etc. Often found in spaniels, setters.

Front 606

Define: Inbreeding

Back 606

The mating of closely related dogs of the same breed standard, i.e. Mother to son, brother to sister.

Front 607

The streak of color between a dogs eyes is called a __________.

Back 607

Blaze

Front 608

Define: Pom Pom (or pompom)

Back 608

Ball of hair left at the end of tail or legs of Poodles.

Front 609

What is meant by the term cur

Back 609

A mongrel.

Front 610

Define: Burr

Back 610

The inside of the ear. The irregular formation that can be seen within the cup of the ear.

Front 611

Define: Whelps

Back 611

Unweaned Puppies

Front 612

What is coursing?

Back 612

The sport of chasing prey with sight hounds.

Front 613

Define: Almond Eyes

Back 613

The eye set in surrounding tissue of an almond shape

Front 614

What is a lurcher?

Back 614

A crossbred hound.

Front 615

Define: Loaded shoulders

Back 615

When the shoulder blades are shoved out from the body by over-development of the muscles.

Front 616

Define: Stand Off Coat

Back 616

The outer coat stands straight off from the body.

Front 617

Define: Crop

Back 617

The trimmings of a dogs ears

Front 618

Define: Splashed

Back 618

Irregularly patched, color on white or white on color

Front 619

Define: Rounding

Back 619

Cutting or trimming the ends of the ear leather. As in the English Fox Hound

Front 620

Define: Disqualification

Back 620

Decision made by a judge or bench show committee following a determination that a dog has a condition that makes it ineligible for any further competition under dog show rules or under the standard of its breed.

Front 621

Define: Saber tail

Back 621

Carried in a semi-circle.

Front 622

Define: Ruff

Back 622

Thick, longer hair growth around the neck.

Front 623

Define: Gait

Back 623

The manner in which a dog walks, trots, or runs.

Front 624

Define: French front

Back 624

Forelegs out at elbows, pasterns close, and the feet turned. Also known as fiddle front.

Front 625

Define: Foreface.

Back 625

The part of the face in front of the eyes. The muzzle.

Front 626

Define: Sickle tail.

Back 626

Carried out and up in a semi-circle. Like a sickle.

Front 627

Define: Stud dog.

Back 627

Male dog used for breeding purposes.

Front 628

Define: Rudder.

Back 628

The tail.

Front 629

Define: Spay

Back 629

To perform a surgical operation on the bitches reproductive organs to prevent reproduction.

Front 630

Define: Flews

Back 630

Loose hanging lips as in Bulldogs.

Front 631

Define: Forearm.

Back 631

The bone of the foreleg between the elbow and pastern.

Front 632

Define: Fringe.

Back 632

Fringe of the hair on legs and tail.

Front 633

Define: Front

Back 633

Chest and legs of the dog, especially as seen from the front.

Front 634

Define: Belton

Back 634

Two colors on one hair as Orange Belton or Blue Belton in English Setters

Front 635

Define: Heat

Back 635

Seasonal period of the female. Estrum.

Front 636

Define: Bandy legs

Back 636

Having a bend of leg outward.

Front 637

Define: Wrinkle

Back 637

Loose, folding skin on forehead and foreface.

Front 638

Define: Pied

Back 638

Comparatively large patches of two or more colors. Also know as piebald or parti-colored.

Front 639

Define: Truncated

Back 639

Cut off

Front 640

Define: Thigh

Back 640

The hindquarter from hip to stifle.

Front 641

Define: Blanket

Back 641

The color of the coat on the back and upper part of the sides, between the neck and the tail.

Front 642

Define: Abdomen

Back 642

The portion of the dog's body between the chest and the hind quarters.

Front 643

Define: Sable

Back 643

Black or very dark brown. In Collies and Shelties. It is a lacing of black hairs over brown. Also black tips with tan at the base. Brown to very light tan.

Front 644

Define: Catch dog

Back 644

A dog used to catch and hold a hunted animal, so that a huntsman can take it alive. Usually pigs or cattle.

Front 645

Define: Ham

Back 645

Muscular development of the hind leg just above the stifle.

Front 646

Define: Cheeky

Back 646

Cheeks prominently rounded, thick, protruding.

Front 647

Define: Scissura

Back 647

Median line between the eyes at the forehead.

Front 648

Define: Blooded

Back 648

A dog of good breeding. Pedigreed.

Front 649

Define: Ringer.

Back 649

Substitute for. A dog closely resembling another dog.

Front 650

Define: Merle

Back 650

A coloration either a gray base with flecks of black or a red base with brown flecks.

Front 651

Define: Unilateral Cryptorchid

Back 651

One testicle is retained or hidden in the abdominal cavity and one is descended into the scrotum. The dog can reproduce. It is a disqualification from the breed ring.

Front 652

Define: Butterfly nose.

Back 652

A part-colored nose. Spotted with flesh color.

Front 653

Define: Dam

Back 653

Female parent.

Front 654

Define: Bobtail

Back 654

A naturally tailless dog or a dog with a tail docked very short.

Front 655

Define: Chest

Back 655

The party of the body or trunk that is enclosed by the ribs.

Front 656

Define: Ewe Neck

Back 656

Concave curvature of the neck top line. Top of the neck sags toward the ground.

Front 657

Define: Twisting hocks.

Back 657

A gaiting fault in which the hock joints twist both ways as they flex and bear weight. Also called rubber hocks.

Front 658

Define: Standard

Back 658

A description of the ideal dog of each recognized breed, to serve as a word pattern by which dogs are judged at shows.

Front 659

Define: Whisker

Back 659

Longer hairs on muzzle sides and underjaw.

Front 660

Define: Hock

Back 660

The tarsus or the collection of bones of the hind leg forming the joint between the second thigh and the metatarsus. The dog's true heel.

Front 661

Define: Beefy

Back 661

Over-heavy development of the hindquarters

Front 662

Define: Bay

Back 662

The prolonged bark voice of the hunting hound.

Front 663

Define: Incisors

Back 663

Front teeth of each jaw between the canines.

Front 664

Define: Canine.

Back 664

A group of animals, including dogs, foxes, jackals, and wolves.

Front 665

Define: Leather

Back 665

The ear flap. Usually of hounds and sporting breeds.

Front 666

Define: Miscellaneous Class

Back 666

A competitive class at a dog show for dogs of certain specified breeds for which no regular dog show classification is provided.

Front 667

Define: albino?

Back 667

An animal deficient in pigmentation.

Front 668

Define: Arched loin

Back 668

Muscular development over the spine. Not like a roach.

Front 669

Define: Trim

Back 669

to groom the coat by plucking, clipping, or thinning

Front 670

Define: Stance

Back 670

Manner of standing.

Front 671

Describe the color Liver.

Back 671

Deep reddish brown.

Front 672

Define: Retrieve

Back 672

The act of bringing something (game, dumbbells, etc.) to the handler.

Front 673

Define: dock

Back 673

To shorten or remove all or part of the tail. Also, the base of the tail.

Front 674

Define: Hie On

Back 674

A command used to urge dogs on, usually while hunting.

Front 675

What are Kiss Marks?

Back 675

Tan spots on the cheeks and over the eyes.

Front 676

Define: Nose

Back 676

Organ of smell. Also, the ability to detect by scent.

Front 677

Define: Dudley nose

Back 677

Flesh colored.

Front 678

Define: Frog face

Back 678

Extending nose accompanied by a receding jaw. Usually overshot.

Front 679

Define: Furnishing

Back 679

The long hair on certain dogs on the foreface and legs.

Front 680

Define: Estrum

Back 680

It is the period in which ovulation occurs; heat; it lasts about nine days.

Front 681

Define: Steep

Back 681

Used to denote insufficiently acute angles of articulation. For example, a steep front describes a more upright shoulder placement than is preferred.

Front 682

Define: Level bite

Back 682

When the front teeth (incisors) of the upper and lower jaws meet exactly edge to edge.

Front 683

Define: Pigeon breast

Back 683

A chest with a short protruding breast bone.

Front 684

Define: Pile

Back 684

Dense under coat of soft hair.

Front 685

Define: Interbreeding.

Back 685

The breeding together of dogs of different varieties.

Front 686

Define: Proestrum

Back 686

Lasts about 9 days before estrum. Denotes onset of breeding cycle. Bloody discharge, swelling of external genital.

Front 687

Define: Jowls.

Back 687

Flesh of lips and jaws.

Front 688

Define: Harefoot

Back 688

A foot whose third digits are longer. An elongated foot.

Front 689

Define: Dog

Back 689

A male dog (canine). Also used collectively to designate both male and female.

Front 690

Define: Penciling

Back 690

Black lines dividing the tan on the toes.

Front 691

Define: Chorea

Back 691

A nervous jerking caused by involuntary contraction of the muscles, usually affects the face or legs.

Front 692

Define: Mongrel

Back 692

A dog whose parents are of mixed breed origin.

Front 693

Define: Apish

Back 693

Having a monkey-like expression

Front 694

Define: Aquiline

Back 694

Curving, like an eagle's beak

Front 695

Define: Fawn.

Back 695

A brown tan or red-yellow with hue of medium brilliance.

Front 696

Define: Wry mouth.

Back 696

Lower jaw does not line up with upper jaw.

Front 697

Define: Timber

Back 697

Bone, especially of the legs

Front 698

Define: Stop

Back 698

The area between the eyes and between the skull and muzzle. The indentation between the eyes where the nasal bone and stop meet.

Front 699

Define: Sight hound.

Back 699

A hound that hunts by sight instead of scent. Also: Gazehound.

Front 700

Define: Plume.

Back 700

The feathering of the tail.

Front 701

Define: Tri-color

Back 701

Dogs of three colors, usually black, tan, and white.

Front 702

Define: Close coupled.

Back 702

Dog with a short loin and back. Comparatively short from the withers to hip bones.

Front 703

Define: Paddling.

Back 703

Moving with forefeet wide.

Front 704

Define: Conformation

Back 704

The structure and form of a dog as defined by its standard.

Front 705

Define: Coccidiosis.

Back 705

Protozoan (one celled animals). Parasites that live in the intestinal tract. Transmitted by ingestion. There are 5 different kinds common in mammals.

Front 706

Define: China eye

Back 706

A clear blue eye

Front 707

Define: Coarse.

Back 707

Lacking refinement.

Front 708

Define: Non-slip retrievers

Back 708

Dog that stays at heel, marks the fall of a bird, and retrieves the bird on command. Does not need to find or flush. Spaniels.

Front 709

Define: Metestrum

Back 709

Between cycles of estrum. It is the three months following anestrum. In those two periods the bitch is considered not to be in heat.

Front 710

Define: Cat foot.

Back 710

Round, compact feet with well arched toes, tightly bunched or close cupped.

Front 711

Define: Underline

Back 711

The combined contours of the brisket and the abdominal floor.

Front 712

Define: Topknot

Back 712

The tuft of longer hair on the top of the head.

Front 713

Define: Winners

Back 713

An award given at dog shows to the best dog (Winners Dog) and the best bitch (Winners Bitch) competing in the regular classes.

Front 714

Define: Stilted

Back 714

The choppy, up-and-down gait of the straight-hocked dog.

Front 715

Define: Wind

Back 715

To catch the scent of game.

Front 716

Define: Suspension trot

Back 716

A fast gait in which all four feet are off the ground for a brief second during each half stride. Because of the long reach, the oncoming hind foot steps beyond the imprint left by the front foot..

Front 717

Define: Tuck up

Back 717

Characterized by a markedly shallower body depth at the loin. Small waisted.

Front 718

Define: Cherry eye

Back 718

A prolapsed of the tear gland on the inner surface of the third eyelid.

Front 719

Define: Chops

Back 719

Jowls. Loose flesh on lips and jaws. Lower cheeks.

Front 720

Define: Stern

Back 720

Tail of a sporting dog or hound

Front 721

Define: Undershot

Back 721

The front teeth (incisors) of the lower jaw overlapping or projecting beyond the front teeth of the upper jaw when the mouth is closed.

Front 722

Define: Veil

Back 722

The portion of the dog's forelock hanging straight down over the eyes, or partially covering them.

Front 723

Define: Fall

Back 723

Longer hair on the chest below the neck. Apron Or hair overhanging the face.

Front 724

Define: Gazehound

Back 724

A hound that hunts by sight, not scent.,

Front 725

Define: Police Dog

Back 725

Any dog used for police work

Front 726

Define: Testicles

Back 726

The male gonad, gland which produces spermatozoa.

Front 727

Define: Woody

Back 727

Insufficient amount of bone; light boned.

Front 728

Define: Brace

Back 728

In breed: two dogs of the same breed fastened together and shown together. In obedience: two dogs belonging to one owner and shown together.

Front 729

Define: Wheel back

Back 729

The back line arched markedly over the loin. Roached.

Front 730

Define: Thumb marks

Back 730

Black spots on the region of the pastern.

Front 731

Define: TDX

Back 731

Tracking Dog Excellent. A suffix used with the name of a dog that has been recorded a Tracking Dog Excellent as a result of having passed an AKC licensed or member tracking dog excellent test.

Front 732

Define: Brucellosis

Back 732

Infectious Canine Abortion. It affects both sexes, has no age preference, and is caused by bacteria.

Front 733

Define: Rabies and how transmitted.

Back 733

Rabies is a fatal viral disease transmitted by contact with infected saliva, by bite or through broken skin surface.

Front 734

Define: Winging

Back 734

A gaiting fault where one or both front feet twist outward as the limbs swing forward.

Front 735

Define: Wheaten

Back 735

A pale yellow or fawn color

Front 736

Define: Tail set

Back 736

How the base of the tail sets on the rump.

Front 737

Define: Clip

Back 737

The pattern of style of clip placed on a dog. The method of trimming the foot in some breeds, notably the poodle.

Front 738

Define: Superciliary arches

Back 738

The ridge, projection, or prominence of the frontal bone of the skull over the eye; the brow.

Front 739

Define: Flat Bone

Back 739

The leg bone whose girth is oval elliptical (an elongated circle) rather than round.

Front 740

Define: Register

Back 740

To record with the AKC a dog's breeding particulars

Front 741

Define: Dual champion.

Back 741

A dog that has won both a bench show and a field trial championship.

Front 742

Define: Scissors bite

Back 742

A bite in which the outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisors. The bite required in most breed standards.

Front 743

Define: flying ears.

Back 743

Any ear that should be drop or semi-prick but instead stand or fly.

Front 744

Define: fiddle front.

Back 744

Forelegs out at the elbows, pasterns close, and the feet turned out. French front.

Front 745

Define: estrus.

Back 745

Estrus is the reproductive cycle terminating with ovulation. About 21 days. Heat. In season.

Front 746

What does gestation mean?

Back 746

Pregnancy

Front 747

Define: Salmon poisoning

Back 747

A micro-organism transmitted by raw salmon and trout that carry the larvae of the salmon fluke. The fluke harbors neorickettsia which actually causes the disease.

Front 748

Describe a Cherry Eye.

Back 748

The tear gland on the inner surface of the dog's third eyelid prolapses and then enlarges to become visible in the corner of the dog's eye.

Front 749

Define: Camel back

Back 749

Back arched like that of a one humped camel.

Front 750

Define: Distemper teeth.

Back 750

Teeth discolored or pitted as a result of distemper or high temperature diseases. Happens in the gum before teeth erupt.

Front 751

Define: flat sided.

Back 751

Ribs insufficiently rounded as they approach the sternum or breastbone.

Front 752

Define: apron

Back 752

Longer hair below the neck on the chest. Frill.

Front 753

Define: Mantle

Back 753

Dark shaded portion of the coat on shoulders, back and sides. Like on a St. Bernard.

Front 754

Define: Barrel

Back 754

Rounded rib section.

Front 755

Define: Flag

Back 755

A long tail carried high. Usually sporting dogs.

Front 756

Define: ring tail.

Back 756

One that curls into a ring at the end. Curved up.

Front 757

Define: buttocks

Back 757

The rump or hips.

Front 758

Define: Button ear.

Back 758

Ear flap folding forward. The tip lying close to the skull, as to cover the orifice (opening) and pointing to the eye. As in the fox terrier.

Front 759

Define: Loins.

Back 759

The sides, between the ribs and hip bones region on either side of the vertebral column between the last ribs and the hindquarters.

Front 760

Define: Lower thigh.

Back 760

Second thigh. The hindquarter from the stifle to the hock.

Front 761

Define: peak

Back 761

Upper, back point of the skull. Occiput.

Front 762

What is meant by the term Lactating Bitch

Back 762

A bitch that is nursing puppies, or producing milk

Front 763

Cruciate Ligament injuries occur in the ligaments surrounding which joint?

Back 763

Stifle (knee)

Front 764

True or False; It is best to take a dog's temperature while he is standing up.

Back 764

True

Front 765

How long are male dogs usually fertile?

Back 765

up to 8 to 10 years

Front 766

What is the purpose for anal gland secretions?

Back 766

To mark territory

Front 767

How old should a puppy be when you first bring him home?

Back 767

Eight to twelve weeks of age.

Front 768

Which tend to mature faster, small breeds or large breeds?

Back 768

Small breeds.

Front 769

The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals not only evaluates Pelvic Radiographs, for hip disorders but will also issue a registry number for canine ________ Dysplasia.

Back 769

Elbow Dysplasia

Front 770

What type of poison is found in golf balls?

Back 770

Lead

Front 771

A clear, blue eye is called a ______________________________

Back 771

China eye

Front 772

Name two signs of congestive heart failure

Back 772

Coughing after resting, decreased exercise tolerance, difficult breathing, enlargement of abdominal organs.

Front 773

What environmental condition has the greatest influence on shedding?

Back 773

Changing light

Front 774

This protozoan infection of the intestinal tract seems to affect puppies the hardest, causing diarrhea. The protozoan can be found in the stool of mature dogs without any signs of illness.

Back 774

Coccidiosis

Front 775

What is congestive heart failure?

Back 775

A heart condition in which fluid collects outside of the vascular compartment.

Front 776

Which of the following diseases is caused by a bacteria? Distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, rabies.

Back 776

Leptospirosis

Front 777

True or False: A blaze is a strip of white hair running the length of the back.

Back 777

False. It is a strip of white hair running up the center of the face, usually between the eyes.

Front 778

What is another name for para-influenza?

Back 778

Kennel cough

Front 779

What is another name for warts?

Back 779

Papillomas

Front 780

What are two symptoms of heatstroke?

Back 780

Rapid, noisy breathing; Mucous membrane bright red; thick saliva; vomiting; high temperature; collapse.

Front 781

What does DHLPP stand for?

Back 781

Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Para-influenza, Parvo virus.

Front 782

What does PRA stand for?

Back 782

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Front 783

What fungus is most commonly responsible for ringworm?

Back 783

Microsporum canis.

Front 784

What is another name for Vitamin B2?

Back 784

Riboflavin

Front 785

What are neoplasms?

Back 785

Tumors

Front 786

True or False: A dewclaw is an extra claw, or toe, on the inside of the leg. A fifth toe.

Back 786

True

Front 787

What is a hot spot?

Back 787

A patch of painful swollen skin with no hair and exuding pus.

Front 788

How is Infectious Canine Hepatitis transmitted?

Back 788

It is a virus disease, not airborne, and is usually contracted through urine, feces or saliva. The dogs dies quickly or recovers within ten days.

Front 789

True or False: Bloom is the sheen of a coat in prime condition.

Back 789

True

Front 790

Name one problem caused by Vitamin A deficiency.

Back 790

Growth failure, opthalmia, lowered resistance of mucous membranes, reproductive failure.

Front 791

What do you call an adult male with both testicles undescended?

Back 791

Cryptorchid.

Front 792

What causes ringworm?

Back 792

A fungus

Front 793

Where are the cruciate ligaments located?

Back 793

In the stifle.

Front 794

What is an Elizabethan collar?

Back 794

A large round collar placed around the dog's neck to keep from licking and biting at wounds.

Front 795

Name two skin diseases of dogs that can be transmitted to humans.

Back 795

Ringworm and mange

Front 796

External bleeding can be slowed or stopped by applying a __________ __________.

Back 796

Pressure Bandage

Front 797

At what age does a male dog usually become fertile?

Back 797

Six months

Front 798

What are two causes of mastitis?

Back 798

Too much milk, not being suckled enough, being scratched by puppies

Front 799

True or False: External parasites can cause ear problems

Back 799

True

Front 800

When should a bitch have a pre-breeding exam by a vet?

Back 800

At least one month prior to breeding

Front 801

Which group of dogs are afflicted with a birth defect known as a collapsing trachea?

Back 801

Toy Breeds

Front 802

This birth defect leaves an opening between the oral nasal cavities. This often renders a puppy unable to nurse. Name this birth defect.

Back 802

Cleft Palate

Front 803

Name three poisons for which you should not induce vomiting

Back 803

Acids, Alkali, cleansers, petroleum products

Front 804

At what age can rabies shots first be given?

Back 804

Three to Four months.

Front 805

What is Salmonella?

Back 805

A bacterial organism found in spoiled food.

Front 806

Give three symptoms of distemper.

Back 806

Loss of appetite, weight loss, eye and nose discharge, diarrhea, hardened footpads, convulsions.

Front 807

What are the three types of immunity?

Back 807

Active, passive, and natural

Front 808

Name something that can be used to delay the absorption of poison from the digestive tract.

Back 808

Activated charcoal, milk, egg white, vegetable oil.

Front 809

The disease is characterized by circular, scaly areas where the hair has been lost. It can easily be transmitted to humans. It is caused by fungi. Name this disease.

Back 809

Ringworm

Front 810

In a healthy dog, what is the purpose of panting?

Back 810

To lower body temperature.

Front 811

True or False: Kennel cough is a common respiratory problem in dogs?

Back 811

True

Front 812

List four factors that influence the body temperature in a healthy animal.

Back 812

Weather extremes in hot or cold, excitement, exercise, stress, extremes of eating or drinking large amounts of cold water, time of day.

Front 813

Does a pregnant female dog experience a temperature drop just before giving birth?

Back 813

Yes, the dog's temperature may drop to 99 degrees or lower.

Front 814

How can you rid your dog of lice?

Back 814

Give the dog a good bath and then use a dip or other insecticidal product that is effective against ticks and fleas.

Front 815

What viral disease sometimes produces a condition known as blue eye?

Back 815

Hepatitis

Front 816

How is Leptospirosis spread?

Back 816

Through the urine.

Front 817

Name a vaccine that is given to help control Kennel Cough

Back 817

Canine Parainfluenza or Bordatella

Front 818

A flat foot with toes spreading is called an open foot or a _________________.

Back 818

Splay foot.

Front 819

How long after exposure do the visible symptoms of distemper appear?

Back 819

14 to 16 days

Front 820

Are male or female dogs more likely to develop bone tumors?

Back 820

Male

Front 821

What is Cheilitis?

Back 821

An inflammation of the lips and lip folds.

Front 822

This bone disorder involves deformation of the hip joint where a poor fit between the head of the femur and the acetabulum (hip socket) exists. Name this disease.

Back 822

Hip Dysplasia

Front 823

Name three inherited disorders.

Back 823

Hip dysplasia, slipping kneecap, popping hock, elbow dysplasia, PRA, Collie eye, undescended testicles, hernias, cataracts, deafness.

Front 824

Should you brush your dog's teeth?

Back 824

Yes, to prevent decay and disease.

Front 825

Which of the following is not a fungus disease? Toxoplasmosis, Histoplasmasis, Nocardiosis, Blastomy cosis

Back 825

Toxoplasmosis

Front 826

In this abnormal condition the dog's lower eyelid rolls in toward the eye causing the eyelashes to rub against the cornea. What is the name of this condition?

Back 826

Entropion

Front 827

What does OFA stand for?

Back 827

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

Front 828

Why should you inspect your female dog's breast, especially during her middle and old age?

Back 828

For signs of mammary tumors

Front 829

True or False: Using a rolled up newspaper is a good way to correct your dog's bad habits.

Back 829

False

Front 830

Should a male dog be tested for brucellosis (a bacterial disease that can cause spontaneous abortion)?

Back 830

Yes

Front 831

What are the four periods of the heat cycle?

Back 831

Proestrus, estrus, diestrus, anestrus

Front 832

What is an abscess?

Back 832

A collection of pus under the skin where an injury has occurred.

Front 833

What is the most common cause of vomiting in dogs?

Back 833

Overeating

Front 834

What is the major symptom of kennel cough?

Back 834

Dry hacking cough, sounds like the dog is trying to vomit.

Front 835

True or False: Ringworm is caused by a worm that is picked up from infected ground.

Back 835

False: ringworm is a fungus

Front 836

Can dogs get arthritis?

Back 836

Yes

Front 837

What is a common cause of Canine gastroenteritis - a highly contagious viral disease, rarely fatal?

Back 837

Corona virus or Parvo virus.

Front 838

What is the most common infectious disease in dogs?

Back 838

Distemper

Front 839

What are polygenic defects?

Back 839

Defects inherited by the dog from its ancestors

Front 840

Enteric and Myocardial are two forms of what gastrointestinal disease?

Back 840

Parvo virus

Front 841

What is the first thing you should do when handling an injured dog?

Back 841

Muzzle it

Front 842

What are two symptoms of parvo virus?

Back 842

High fever, vomiting, diarrhea which is often bloody.

Front 843

Name two bacterial diseases.

Back 843

Leptospirosis, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Canine brucellosis, Salmonellosis, Tetanus, Neonatal Syndrome

Front 844

What is the common term for coprophagia?

Back 844

Eating stools.

Front 845

Why is colostrum milk important?

Back 845

Colostrum milk is produced the first two days after whelping and it carries immunity antibodies.

Front 846

Gastric Dilation - torsion is more commonly known as _______________________

Back 846

Bloat

Front 847

Place these four terms in their order of occurrence: The female dogs heat cycle is divided into four parts, Anestrus, Proestrus, Estrus, Diestrus.

Back 847

Proestrus Estrus Diestrus Anestrus

Front 848

Which of the following does not affect female dogs? Mastitis, pyometria, prostatitus, brucellosis

Back 848

Prostatitus

Front 849

True or False: Ticks are difficult to remove, since they bury their head under the skin to suck blood.

Back 849

True

Front 850

How long can a new born puppy remain in its placental sac?

Back 850

Eight minutes

Front 851

What should you feed a new puppy when you first get it?

Back 851

Whatever its previous owners fed it.

Front 852

True or False: a dog fed canned food needs twice as much food as a dog fed dry food.

Back 852

True

Front 853

What is an even bite?

Back 853

Meeting of front teeth at edges with no overlap of upper or lower teeth.

Front 854

How should you treat a bleeding wound?

Back 854

Apply direct pressure to the wound with a cloth or hand

Front 855

At what age should a puppy have it's first DHLPP shot?

Back 855

Six to eight weeks.

Front 856

How often should young puppies be fed?

Back 856

Three or four times a day.

Front 857

True or False: Small dark stools are a sign of good digestion.

Back 857

True

Front 858

What bacterial organism is transmitted to humans via dog bites?

Back 858

Pasteurella multocida

Front 859

What hereditary defect causes croupy breathing and honking cough, especially in toy breeds?

Back 859

Collapsed Trachea or wind pipe.

Front 860

What is a cause of rickets?

Back 860

Deficiencies of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, or sometimes magnesium.

Front 861

True or False: Bitches spayed before they are 3 years old are less likely to develop mammary tumors.

Back 861

True

Front 862

What is the average temperature of an adult dog?

Back 862

101 - 102 degrees

Front 863

How is a dog infected with distemper?

Back 863

By contact with an infected dog or contaminated area or by air.

Front 864

Can people get tetanus from dogs?

Back 864

NO

Front 865

What is the common term for ovariohysteroctomy?

Back 865

Spaying

Front 866

Describe a hackney action.

Back 866

The high lifting of the front feet, like that of a hackney horse. Usually a fault, but required in the Miniature Pinscher.

Front 867

What is the treatment for burns on dogs?

Back 867

Apply ice or cold water packs for 20 min. Clip hair and wash burn, apply antibiotic ointment, loosely wrap

Front 868

What is Trichiasis?

Back 868

When hair from the dog's face rubs against his eyes.

Front 869

What is the generalized term for a condition characterized by collapse of the cardiovascular system, i.e. the heart and blood vessels?

Back 869

Shock

Front 870

Name the period when fertilization can take place. This normally occurs in the first 48 hours of a female dogs cycle when ovulation usually occurs.

Back 870

Estrus

Front 871

Which of the following is not a protozoan disease? Coccidiosis, Toxoplasmosis, Trichomoniasis, Tuberculosis.

Back 871

Tuberculosis

Front 872

Name three types of external parasites.

Back 872

Ticks, fleas, lice, mites (ear mite, sarcoptic mange mite, follicular mange mite).

Front 873

Entropion and Ectropion are both conditions affecting the lower eyelid of the dog. How are they different?

Back 873

In Entropion the eyelids roll toward the eye and in Ectropion the eyelid rolls away from the eye.

Front 874

If one of your dogs has kennel cough, can you show its kennel mate at an AKC show?

Back 874

No

Front 875

What type of mange can be spread rapidly from dog to dog and may also be transmitted to humans?

Back 875

Sarcoptic mange

Front 876

Give the name of the organization that performs radiographic evaluations of pelvic phenotypes in respect to Canine Hip Dysplasia. They will issue a breed registry number is the dog does not have Hip Dysplasia.

Back 876

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)

Front 877

What is hip dysplasia?

Back 877

A disorder in which the ball of the femur does not properly fit in the hip socket.

Front 878

Name two types of infectious gastro-enteritis

Back 878

Parvo virus and Corona virus.

Front 879

What are two methods of artificial respiration used on dogs?

Back 879

Compression and mouth-to-nose

Front 880

Name two signs of kidney failure.

Back 880

Excessive thirst, increased urination, weight loss, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea

Front 881

Arthritis is a degenerative disease of the __________________.

Back 881

Joints

Front 882

When does an average female dog have her first estrus?

Back 882

Sometime after six months of age.

Front 883

What is a prolapsed eyeball?

Back 883

When the dog's eyeball comes out of its socket.

Front 884

Removing a dog's testicles is called _____________________.

Back 884

Castration

Front 885

What is another name for bloat?

Back 885

Acute Gastric Dilation-Torsion

Front 886

What is another name for scabies?

Back 886

Sarcoptic mange.

Front 887

Name three signs that show a bitch is about to go into whelp.

Back 887

Not eating, digging or tearing paper (nesting), drop in temperature, restlessness, panting, crying, vomiting.

Front 888

What are distemper teeth?

Back 888

Teeth discolored or pitted as a result of distemper or other enervating disease or deficiency.

Front 889

Define: Distemper and how is it transmitted?

Back 889

An airborne virus with about 50% mortality. It affects all body organs. It takes about two weeks for symptoms to appear.

Front 890

To reduce your dog's weight if it is obese your should _________________________.

Back 890

Decrease the amount of food.

Front 891

What is Cystitis?

Back 891

Bladder infection.

Front 892

Name four symptoms which may indicate a skin problem.

Back 892

Itching, red/moist/sore patches, scaling or dandruff, scabs, hair loss, discoloration, swelling, purulent discharge, lumps or bumps.

Front 893

Sarcoptic mange is caused by a ___________.

Back 893

Mite

Front 894

What are three major symptoms of Sarcoptic Mange?

Back 894

Itching, red bumps and scabs, mousy odor especially on ears, legs, and face

Front 895

Name: five symptoms of heart problems.

Back 895

Coughing and slowness of breath, fainting, weight loss, stunted growth, bluish cast to visible mucous membranes, distended abdomen and swollen limbs, irregular or persistently fast heart beat, palpable vibrations over the heart with loud heart murmurs.

Front 896

Define: Tetanus

Back 896

A bacillus that affects the nervous system. It enters through wounds and is often fatal. There are muscle spasms that start with the jaw and a stiff gait and tail, then difficulty in breathing.

Front 897

What is the proper term for heat or in season?

Back 897

Estrus

Front 898

How often should you vaccinate your dog for Rabies?

Back 898

Every three years.

Front 899

What is the common name for Epiphora?

Back 899

Watery eyes

Front 900

What is the proper name for the afterbirth?

Back 900

Placenta

Front 901

Can a female dog be infected with prostatitis?

Back 901

No

Front 902

True or False: Allergies can cause respiratory problems.

Back 902

True.

Front 903

What is another name for Cystic Calculi?

Back 903

Bladder stones.

Front 904

What is the life-threatening condition called when a dog's stomach fills with gas and/or fluid, swells, and then may or may not become twisted?

Back 904

Bloat or Acute Gastric Dilation-Torsion

Front 905

What are the major symptoms of ring worm?

Back 905

Circular scaly areas with no hair on the skin.

Front 906

What type of poison is commonly found in slug bait?

Back 906

Arsenic

Front 907

Name three viral diseases.

Back 907

Distemper, Hepatitis, Kennel Cough (Tracheobronchitis), Herpes virus, Parvo virus, Corona Virus, Warts, Rabies.

Front 908

Why do breeds with hanging ears have more ear troubles?

Back 908

Poor air circulation within the ear causes dampness.

Front 909

Can people get tuberculosis from dogs?

Back 909

Yes

Front 910

Name four symptoms of eye problems.

Back 910

Abnormal discharge, excessive or inadequate tearing, inflamed tissues, vision loss, unusual growths, fluttering of the iris, whiteness or opaquing of the eye, depressions in the surface of the eye, swelling, sensitivity to light.

Front 911

What is the normal resting pulse of the dog?

Back 911

50-130 beats per minutes

Front 912

What is pyometra?

Back 912

Pus in the uterus.

Front 913

What is the cause of goiter?

Back 913

Iodine deficiency.

Front 914

True or False: Dogs require an adequate amount of Vitamin C in their diet.

Back 914

False

Front 915

What causes warts?

Back 915

A virus

Front 916

What are the prevalent symptoms of Blepharitis?

Back 916

Swollen and red eyelids with a discharge.

Front 917

True or False: An outer coat resistant to weather or protective against brush, combined with an inner coat of softer hair for warmth and waterproofing is called a WET COAT.

Back 917

False. It is called a double coat.

Front 918

Heatstroke should be initially treated by ____________________________

Back 918

Cooling the dog as quickly as possible

Front 919

A gaiting pattern in which three legs are in support of the body at all times, each foot lifting from the ground one at a time in regular sequence is called the __________.

Back 919

Walk

Front 920

True or False: You should add extra fats to a dog's meal to increase energy intake or improve palatability of food.

Back 920

False. Too much fat will cause calorie needs to be met before a balanced meal is consumed.

Front 921

A sprain is an injury to a _____________________

Back 921

Ligament

Front 922

True or False: CPR can be given to a dog.

Back 922

True

Front 923

This viral disease can affect all warm blooded animals, The virus is released from the salivary glands and may be transmitted to others by biting or through an open wound. This disease is always fatal. Name the disease.

Back 923

Rabies

Front 924

How is Rabies transmitted?

Back 924

Contact with infected saliva.

Front 925

Name a protozoan disease.

Back 925

Canine hemobartenollosis, Babesiosis, Coccidiosis, Toxoplasmosis

Front 926

Name five internal parasites of the dog (worms)

Back 926

Heartworms, hookworms, round worms, tapeworms, whip worms.

Front 927

Which of the following is NOT a bacterial disease?

Back 927

Brucellosis, Tetanus, Coccidiosis, Tuberculosis

Front 928

What is the major cause of osteoporosis?

Back 928

puppies that are fed a diet consisting exclusively of meat, causing a vitamin deficiency and an incorrect balance of calcium and phosphorus.

Front 929

True or False: Congenital is defined as being of gentle temperament.

Back 929

False. Congenital is an inherited feature present at birth.

Front 930

Coccidiosis is caused by a ______________.

Back 930

Protozoa

Front 931

Name five diseases that a dog may be immunized against.

Back 931

Distemper, hepatitis, tracheobronchitis (kennel cough), leptospirosis, Corona virus, Rabies, Parvo virus.

Front 932

Should you give your dog vitamins?

Back 932

No. Most dog food is balanced.

Front 933

What is entropion?

Back 933

An abnormal condition where the eyelid rolls in toward the eye.

Front 934

Can a dog get tonsillitis?

Back 934

Yes

Front 935

True or False: Cleft Palate is usually caused by mouth injuries in puppies.

Back 935

False, it is a birth defect.

Front 936

For what bacterial disease are both dogs and bitches commonly tested before breeding?

Back 936

Brucellosis

Front 937

What is outcross breeding?

Back 937

Breeding dogs whose pedigrees are free from common ancestry in the first five generations.

Front 938

Short hair, lying close is called a ____________ coat.

Back 938

Smooth

Front 939

The longish hair at the back of both upper and lower thighs of some breeds is called ___________________.

Back 939

Trousers.

Front 940

What is articulation?

Back 940

The place of union or junction between two or more bones of the skeleton.

Front 941

What is artificial insemination?

Back 941

The introduction of a dog's semen into a bitch's reproductive tract by artificial means.

Front 942

Can a dog get laryngitis?

Back 942

Yes

Front 943

How often does a female dog come in season?

Back 943

Every four to eight months, six months most commonly.

Front 944

What is the intermediate host that transmits heartworms to dogs?

Back 944

Mosquitoes.

Front 945

What internal parasite infests the bloodstream of the dog?

Back 945

Heartworms.

Front 946

During what part of a female dog's cycle is the reproductive tract under the control of the hormone progesterone? This occurs whether the bitch becomes pregnant or not.

Back 946

Diestrus

Front 947

This worm is commonly found in puppies. Puppies can get them from their mothers. They are small, white, and hairline in shape. They suck blood from the intestinal wall and may cause the dog to be anemic. Name the worm.

Back 947

Hookworm

Front 948

What is the first part of the heat cycle called? During this time the female is attractive to the male, has a bloody vaginal discharge, and the vulva is swollen. The female will not accept the male.

Back 948

Proestrus

Front 949

Your dog had been kenneled on a premises where another dog has been diagnosed with Leptospirosis. How long must you wait to enter your dog in an AKC show?

Back 949

30 days.

Front 950

How long does a female dog generally remain in season?

Back 950

Three weeks

Front 951

Define: Acromegaly

Back 951

A medical term for gigantism. The result of abnormal growth patterns involving height, weight, skin, and at times, the head.

Front 952

Can puppies get acne?

Back 952

Yes (called Puppy Dermatitis)

Front 953

Can a dog have allergies?

Back 953

Yes

Front 954

How many pairs of chromosomes does a dog have?

Back 954

39 pairs.

Front 955

What is another name for Eclampsia?

Back 955

Milk fever or Puerperal Tetany

Front 956

This worm inhabits the large intestine. It is white in color and not very common. They are long and slender with the rear part thicker than the front. Name the worm.

Back 956

Whipworm.

Front 957

What is ectropion?

Back 957

An abnormal condition in which the margin of the lower eyelid rolls away from the eye.

Front 958

How can a mother dog transmit immunity to distemper to her puppies?

Back 958

Through antibodies in her colostrum (first) milk.

Front 959

What are the symptoms of motion sickness?

Back 959

Dog will drool, become nauseated, and vomit.

Front 960

What is the first sign of heat?

Back 960

Swelling of the vulva

Front 961

When should you start feeding newborn puppies to start the weaning process?

Back 961

After their eyes open

Front 962

How often should you weigh newborn puppies?

Back 962

Daily

Front 963

What are lice eggs called?

Back 963

Nits

Front 964

Where will you primarily find ticks on a dog?

Back 964

About the head, neck, ears, and toes.

Front 965

What are two causes of convulsions?

Back 965

Distemper, epilepsy, ear infection, parasite infestation.

Front 966

If your dog is sprayed by a skunk how should you treat its eyes?

Back 966

Wash with a warm boric acid solution.

Front 967

What are two of the first symptoms of heartworm infection?

Back 967

Shortness of breath, shallow cough, and a tendency towards easy tiring.

Front 968

Should you immediately switch your puppy's food to a brand you like?

Back 968

No. It may upset its stomach.

Front 969

If a dog eats 12 ounces of dry dog food a day how much wet dog food provides the same nutrition?

Back 969

36 ounces

Front 970

Spell: Cynology

Back 970

C Y N O L O G Y

Front 971

Spell: Cryptorchid

Back 971

C R Y P T O R C H I D

Front 972

Define: Cramped teeth

Back 972

Irregular, crowded alignment of teeth

Front 973

Define: canker

Back 973

An infection of the external ear canal

Front 974

What are some signs of poisoning?

Back 974

Crying, crouching, vomiting, diarrhea, trembling, hard breathing, convulsions, or coma.

Front 975

What is the normal length of the gestation period in dogs?

Back 975

63 days.

Front 976

This internal parasite of the blood system is spread from dog to dog by mosquitoes. The adult worm occupies the chambers of the heart and large blood vessels. Name the worm.

Back 976

Heartworm

Front 977

What disease can be carried to humans by a tick-infested dog?

Back 977

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Front 978

What is the best method for removing a tick from your dog?

Back 978

Apply alcohol or flea spray heavily to kill the tick, grasp close to the skin and pull off.

Front 979

What is another name for the otodectes mite?

Back 979

Ear mite.

Front 980

This small blue-black parasite lives its life cycle on the dog, laying its eggs (called nits) in the dog's coat. Name this parasite.

Back 980

Lice.

Front 981

How many legs does a tick have?

Back 981

Eight.

Front 982

What kind of bones should you avoid giving your dog?

Back 982

Turkey, chicken, pork, or any other that may splinter.

Front 983

These arachnids bury their mouth parts below the surface of the skin until they have had their fill of blood. They are not common in cities, but are found mostly in wooded areas. Name this parasite.

Back 983

Ticks

Front 984

Kaopectate is commonly given for what medical problem?

Back 984

Diarrhea and/or vomiting (stomach problems)

Front 985

What is the normal respiration rate for a dog?

Back 985

10 - 30, depending on body size, age, exercise, excitement, environmental temperature, and degree of fullness of the digestive tract.

Front 986

Name the two types of mange.

Back 986

Sarcoptic and Demodectic (Follicular)

Front 987

Name three symptoms which may indicate a respiratory problem.

Back 987

Nasal discharge, sneezing, coughing, noisy or difficult breathing, voice change or loss, abnormal sounds within the chest.

Front 988

What is one of the most common causes of convulsions in dogs?

Back 988

Epilepsy

Front 989

Which of the following respiratory problems is not inherited: Laryngeal paralysis, collapsed trachea, cleft palate, stenortic nares, rhinitis.

Back 989

Rhinitis

Front 990

True or False: A dog with a sprained leg should be given aspirin to relieve the pain.

Back 990

False

Front 991

True or False: You can get roundworms from your dog.

Back 991

True

Front 992

How do dogs get tapeworms?

Back 992

By swallowing a flea which is an intermediate host in the life cycle of the tapeworm.

Front 993

What are two symptoms of tapeworm infestation.

Back 993

Weight loss, poor coat, rice-like segments around the anus or in the stool.

Front 994

True or False: You can get tapeworms from your dog.

Back 994

True.

Front 995

What are two symptoms of roundworm infestation?

Back 995

Diarrhea, pot belly, white spaghetti-like worms in the stool.

Front 996

These ascarids are the most common of the internal parasites. Adult worms may be passed in the stool, appearing as thin spaghetti about 1 to 3 inches long. Puppies may be born with these worms if the mother is infected. Name the worm.

Back 996

Roundworm.

Front 997

What insect causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?

Back 997

Ticks

Front 998

What is the most common internal parasite?

Back 998

Roundworm (ascarids)

Front 999

True or False: Tumors are always a sign of cancer.

Back 999

False, but tumors can be a symptom and should be examined by a vet.

Front 1000

Does worming before pregnancy prevent puppies from being born with roundworms?

Back 1000

No

Front 1001

Name six types of worms dogs can get.

Back 1001

Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, tapeworm, heartworm, threadworm.

Front 1002

Name the two type of worms that puppies can be born with.

Back 1002

Roundworms and hookworms.

Front 1003

Which internal organ of the dog is home for the most internal parasites?

Back 1003

Intestines.

Front 1004

How often should a dog be wormed?

Back 1004

When worms are detected.

Front 1005

Name three internal parasites of the dog which can infest man.

Back 1005

Roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm, threadworm

Front 1006

What is another name for ascarids??

Back 1006

Roundworms

Front 1007

True or false: Hip Dysplasia occurs only in large dogs.

Back 1007

False: It is most common in large dogs, but it can occur in any breed.

Front 1008

Pneumonia is an infection of the _____________

Back 1008

Lungs

Front 1009

This is the most common external parasite of dogs, it is blood sucking and does not spend its life cycle on the dog. Name the parasite

Back 1009

The flea

Front 1010

What are the characteristics of a healthy coat

Back 1010

Glossy and pliable without dandruff, excessive oiliness, or areas of baldness.

Front 1011

What is the best method to weigh your dog when using a bathroom scale?

Back 1011

Weigh yourself, then weigh your self again while holding the dog. Subtract the first weight from the second.

Front 1012

True or False. Jaundice is a disease that results in liver failure

Back 1012

False: Jaundice is not a disease but a symptom in which dogs eyes, skin, gums, tongue and ears appear abnormally yellowish.

Front 1013

What is the cause of Cushings Syndrome?

Back 1013

The dogs adrenal glands produce an excess of the hormone cortisol.

Front 1014

When giving first aid, what is the quickest and easiest way to avoid being bitten?

Back 1014

Muzzle the dog

Front 1015

What is Prostatis

Back 1015

Prostate Infection

Front 1016

Name five symptoms of illness

Back 1016

Constipation; shivering; fever; watery eyes; runny nose; coughing; change in appetite; vomiting; increased urination; restlessness; labored breathing; weight loss; straining to urinate; increased water intake; lameness or paralysis; obvious pain; any nor

Front 1017

Name two words used to describe a female dogs Estrus Cycle

Back 1017

Season and Heat

Front 1018

Which is more likely to suffer from cardiomyopathy, Large breeds or small breeds?

Back 1018

Large Breeds

Front 1019

Breeding cousins is an example of what type of breeding?

Back 1019

Line breeding

Front 1020

What is the cause of Glaucoma?

Back 1020

Increased pressure from within the eye.

Front 1021

What is LINE BREEDING?

Back 1021

Breeding between two dogs of common but not immediate ancestry.

Front 1022

What is achondroplasia?

Back 1022

A disease producing dwarfism.

Front 1023

True or False; A broken leg in a dog will not heal and the leg must be amputated.

Back 1023

False

Front 1024

How should a normal adult dog be fed?

Back 1024

Once or twice a day

Front 1025

True or False: Long toenails can cause splay feet.

Back 1025

True

Front 1026

What is a cryptorchid?

Back 1026

An adult male whose testicles are abnormally retained in the abdominal cavity.

Front 1027

Can people get hepatitis from dogs?

Back 1027

No

Front 1028

How do you measure a dog's length?

Back 1028

From the point of shoulder to the point of rump.

Front 1029

What is the proper term for a male dog?

Back 1029

Dog

Front 1030

What is crabbing?

Back 1030

When the dog moves with his body at an angle to the line of travel.

Front 1031

How is Giardiasis acquired

Back 1031

By drinking infected water

Front 1032

Name three architectural requirements of an outdoor dog house.

Back 1032

Warm in winter, cool in summer, draft free, dry, easy to clean, sunning spot, provides shade, encourages exercise.

Front 1033

What is it called when a dog's ears are trimmed and shaped by a vet?

Back 1033

Crop

Front 1034

What are the major symptoms of demodectic mange?

Back 1034

Hair loss, red skin with pustules around the forehead, eyes, muzzle, and forepaws.

Front 1035

Define: biddable

Back 1035

Easily trained or controlled

Front 1036

What type of hounds were pictures found of on the Egyptian tombs?

Back 1036

sight hounds

Front 1037

Define: bronzing

Back 1037

Tan coloration intermingled with black hairs

Front 1038

Define: Bullbaiting

Back 1038

An ancient sport in which the dog tormented or baited the bull

Front 1039

What is the best place to buy a purebred puppies.

Back 1039

From a breeder.

Front 1040

What is dominant inheritance?

Back 1040

One gene of a pair causes expression of a trait even though the other gene may carry codes for the opposite expression.

Front 1041

A male dog used for breeding purposes is called a ______ dog?

Back 1041

Stud

Front 1042

True or False: A bay is a prolonged bark or voice of the hunting hound.

Back 1042

True

Front 1043

What is the only regular class in AKC obedience that has the drop on recall exercise?

Back 1043

Open classes A & B

Front 1044

Why could not a German Shepherd with cropped ears earn an obedience title?

Back 1044

Because the dog's appearance had been changed by artificial means that are not customarily approved for its breed.

Front 1045

Name the 4-H novice exercises.

Back 1045

Heel on a leash (including figure 8) stand, off leash: heel off leash; recall off leash; sit, 1 minute off leash; 3 minute down; off leash

Front 1046

Name the three levels of training (the class you would enter at an AKC show) and the titles a dog can earn in obedience for each.

Back 1046

Novice - Companion Dog (CD), Open - Companion Dog Excellent (CDX), and Utility - Utility Dog (UD)

Front 1047

How is the 4-H Graduate Novice class different from the AKC Graduate Novice Class?

Back 1047

There is no difference.

Front 1048

What are the eight obedience classes in 4-H dog obedience?

Back 1048

Novice Y, Novice, Graduate Novice, Open Y, Open, Utility Y, Utility, and Veterans

Front 1049

In the Utility scent discrimination exercise, who decides which type of article the dog will retrieve first?

Back 1049

The handler.

Front 1050

How old must a dog be to be entered in a veterans obedience class at an AKC show?

Back 1050

Eight years, minimum

Front 1051

In obedience, what is meant by the term passing score?

Back 1051

The dog received a score of 170 or better overall and received more than half the total points for each exercise.

Front 1052

How many gloves must the dog retrieve in Utility obedience?

Back 1052

One

Front 1053

Name the exercises in the 4-H Veterans class.

Back 1053

Hell free, drop on recall, recall, retrieve on flat, group stand and sit for one minute, group down for five minutes.

Front 1054

Name the exercises in 4-H Novice Y

Back 1054

All on leash: heel (including Figure-8), recall, stand, one-minute sit, three-minute down.

Front 1055

What obedience class has the most exercises?

Back 1055

Open with 7 exercises

Front 1056

Name all the equipment necessary to show in all the obedience classes

Back 1056

Collar, leash, dumbbell, high jump, broad jump, bar jump, scent articles, gloves.

Front 1057

Can a handler use his dog's name along with a signal on the recall exercises in Obedience Trials?

Back 1057

No, when using signals on exercises (where a command or signal is permitted) the dogs name may not be used, if the handler used both they would not pass the exercises.

Front 1058

In obedience, confiirmation, and 4-H classes, on which arm do you wear your armband identification?

Back 1058

Left arm

Front 1059

Two dogs or the same kind working together in obedience is called a ______?

Back 1059

Brace

Front 1060

Name the jumps in Open and Utility

Back 1060

Open: Broad jump and high jump. Utility: high jump and bar jump

Front 1061

True or False: The two tracking degrees are TD and UDT.

Back 1061

False. There are three. TD, TDX, and VST. If all three are earned then the dog is awarded a Champion Tracker certificate.

Front 1062

Describe the correct heel position.

Back 1062

The dog shall be straight in line with the direction in which the handler is facing, at the handler's left side, and as close as is practical to the handler's left leg without crowding. The area from the dog's head to shoulder shall be in line with the

Front 1063

According to the AKC Complete Dog Book what are the 5 basic commands of Obedience training?

Back 1063

Heel, Sit, Stay, Down, Come

Front 1064

How long should an obedience training leash be?

Back 1064

Six feet.

Front 1065

How many points must a dog receive in an obedience trial to qualify for a leg towards its obedience title?

Back 1065

A minimum of 170 points.

Front 1066

How many points must a dog have to become an AKC obedience Trial Champion?

Back 1066

100

Front 1067

When heeling your dog, which foot should you step off on?

Back 1067

Your left foot.

Front 1068

If your dog flunked the recall would you have to stay for the long sits and downs? Explain your answer.

Back 1068

Yes. A dog must compete in all exercises of the class it is entered unless disqualified or excused.

Front 1069

Name two obedience classes that a dog may continue to participate in after they have received a title in that class?

Back 1069

Open B, Utility and Tracking TD or Tracing Dog Excellent TDX

Front 1070

How does a handler know what exercises he must do in versatility obedience?

Back 1070

He draws an envelope with exercises in it

Front 1071

In 4-H Graduate Novice, which exercise comes first: recall over high jump or broad jump?

Back 1071

Broad Jump

Front 1072

In obedience, what is meant by crowding?

Back 1072

The dog is too close to the handler.,

Front 1073

The initials T.D. indicate what title in obedience?

Back 1073

Tracking Dog

Front 1074

Name: the exercises in 4-H Utility

Back 1074

Signal, scent discrimination, directed retrieve, directed jumping, stand for exam (3 minute minimum).

Front 1075

Describe the collars that are acceptable in the obedience ring.

Back 1075

Well fitting plain buckle or slip collars. Of appropriate length of leather, fabric, or chain. Slip collars must have two rings, one on each end. Nothing hanging from collar.

Front 1076

True or False: on the Fast in any of the obedience exercises, all that is necessary is for the dog to change pace?

Back 1076

False. fast signifies that the handler must run, handler and dog moving forward at a noticeably accelerated speed.

Front 1077

In obedience what is meant by the term lagging?

Back 1077

The dog is behind the handler.

Front 1078

How could your enter an unregistered pure bred dog in an AKC Obedience Trial?

Back 1078

The dog must have an ILP (Indefinite Listing Privilege) number and it must show on the entry form.

Front 1079

Name four obedience titles awarded by AKC

Back 1079

CD, CDX, UD, UDX and OTCH

Front 1080

True or False: a dog earning a score of 170 or better at a 4-H Qualifying Show, County Fair, or State Fair is awarded a leg towards its AKC Obedience degree.

Back 1080

False.

Front 1081

True or False: A dog does not need a CDX in order to compete in the Utility class at an AKC obedience trial?

Back 1081

False.

Front 1082

During the signal exercises in Utility does the dog and handler do a Slow and Fast?

Back 1082

Yes, the signal exercise shall be done in the same manner as the heel free.

Front 1083

In an AKC Obedience class, what is the next highest title a dog can earn after he has won a CD?

Back 1083

CDX (Companion Dog Excellent)

Front 1084

In an AKC Obedience class, what is the next highest title a dog can earn after he has won a CDX?

Back 1084

UD (Utility Dog)

Front 1085

What equipment is needed to take a dog into a tracking trial?

Back 1085

The dog shall wear a harness to which is attached a leash between 20 and 40 feet in length.

Front 1086

What are the differences between AKC Veterans class and 4-H Veterans class?

Back 1086

The have different exercises (AKC is just novice). In AKC the dog must be over 7 years, in 4-H over 8 years. Handicapped dogs may compete in 4-H but not in AKC.

Front 1087

Can a dog who is disfigured as the result of accident or injury but otherwise qualified compete at an AKC agility trial?

Back 1087

Yes, provided that the disfigurement does not interfere with functional movement.

Front 1088

How does a dog earn an AKC UDX title?

Back 1088

To earn a Utility Dog Excellent title, the dog must have received qualifying scores in both Open B and Utility B at 10 separate licensed or member obedience trials. UDX scores will be recorded only for dogs that have earned Utility Dog titles.

Front 1089

What does the AKC title Utility Dog Excellent stand for?

Back 1089

Utility Dog Excellent

Front 1090

What AKC title is given for completing Open obedience?

Back 1090

Companion Dog Excellent (CDX)

Front 1091

What titles must a dog have earned to use the title Versatile Companion Dog 3 (VCD3)?

Back 1091

UD, AX, AXJ, TDX

Front 1092

What test requires that the dog be certified before it is entered and those certification papers must be sent in with the entry form?

Back 1092

Tracking.

Front 1093

What titles must a dog have earned to use the title Versatile Companion Dog 2 (VCD2)?

Back 1093

CDX, OA, OAJ, TD

Front 1094

What AKC title is given for passing a tracking test?

Back 1094

Tracking Dog (TD).

Front 1095

Name the retrieving exercises and the type of objects retrieved in Utility.

Back 1095

Directed retrieve (gloves) and scent discrimination (one metal and one leather object). Note: in Canada, includes one wooden object.

Front 1096

At AKC Obedience Trial, where must the handler be during the Long Down exercise in an Open Class?

Back 1096

Out of view of the dog.

Front 1097

How long are the Long Sit and the Long Down in the Novice Class at an AKC show?

Back 1097

Long sit is for one minute the Long Down is for three minutes

Front 1098

Name the three types of obdience stewards.

Back 1098

Gate steward, ring steward, table steward.

Front 1099

How does a dog earn an obedience degree?

Back 1099

Receive three qualifying scores at three different AKC shows in that class under three different judges.

Front 1100

What does CDX stand for?

Back 1100

Companion Dog Excellent.

Front 1101

How tall is the high jump required to be for most breeds?

Back 1101

1 1/4 X shoulder height.

Front 1102

For what obedience class is the title CDX awarded?

Back 1102

Open

Front 1103

What is the third exercise in the Novice Obedience class?

Back 1103

The Heel Free.

Front 1104

What titles must a dog have earned to use the title Versatile Companion Dog 1 (VCD1)?

Back 1104

CD, NA, NAJ, TD

Front 1105

Can a handicapped handler have someone push his wheelchair through the heeling pattern in AKC obedience?

Back 1105

No

Front 1106

Name an obedience class that is only found in 4-H.

Back 1106

Advanced Novice, Utility Y, 4-H Veterans.

Front 1107

How many levels of tracking are held under AKC rules?

Back 1107

Three.

Front 1108

What are the five commands that are the core of the exercises required for a CD degree?

Back 1108

Heel, sit, down, stay, come

Front 1109

Can a handler be penalized for using too large or small or a collar on the dog?

Back 1109

Yes

Front 1110

Could a handler take a dog into the obedience ring with only a 3 foot walking lead, held in the left hand?

Back 1110

Yes, the leash may be held in either hand or in both hands, providing the hands are in a natural position. The lead needs to be only of sufficient length to provide adequate slack in the heel on leash exercise.

Front 1111

Can a judge give a substantial deduction in obedience if the handler's commands are excessively loud?

Back 1111

Yes

Front 1112

How long are the sit and down exercises in the 4-H veterans class?

Back 1112

One minute

Front 1113

Name the Open exercises (4-H)

Back 1113

All off leash: heel, figure 8, drop on recall, retrieve on flat, retrieve over high jump, broad jump, out of sight 3 minute sit, out of sight 5 minute down.

Front 1114

Name the five non-regular classes that can be offered at an AKC obedience trial.

Back 1114

Graduate Novice, Veterans, Brace, team, Versatility

Front 1115

At an AKC Obedience Trial, how long is the long down exercise in the Open classes?

Back 1115

Five Minutes

Front 1116

What AKC title is given for completing Utility obedience?

Back 1116

Utility Dog

Front 1117

In what obedience exercise may the handler use both arms as a signal?

Back 1117

None

Front 1118

What is the surgical operation on a bitch to prevent conception called.

Back 1118

Spay or Spaying

Front 1119

A minimum of how many dogs actually competing in Utility at an all-breed trial is needed to get a leg on a UD?

Back 1119

Three

Front 1120

Can breeds listed in the miscellaneous class earn obedience titles?

Back 1120

Yes

Front 1121

Can a dog get its TDX while working off leash?

Back 1121

No

Front 1122

Can a tracking title be the first title earned by a dog?

Back 1122

Yes

Front 1123

Name three breeds that only have to jump the nearest multiple of 2 inches to the height of the dog at the withers or 8 inches, whichever is greater.

Back 1123

Spaniels (Clumber), Spaniels (Sussex), Basset Hounds, Dachshunds, Welsh, Corgis (Cardigan), Welsh Corgis (Pembroke), Australian Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Pugs,

Front 1124

Can a spayed or neutered dog be shown at an AKC obedience trial?

Back 1124

Yes.

Front 1125

Name the solid board jump and what obedience class it is used in.

Back 1125

High Jump in Open, Utility

Front 1126

In the Novice class, what are the only three commands that can be given with both a voice command and a hand signal?

Back 1126

The stand command, the stay command and the down command

Front 1127

What is the maximum height for the high jump in the Open Obedience class?

Back 1127

Thirty-six (36) inches

Front 1128

Name the four Versatile Companion Dog titles.

Back 1128

Versatile Companion Dog 1 (VCD1), Versatile Companion Dog 2 (VCD2), Versatile Companion Dog 3 (VCD3), Versatile Companion Dog 4 (VCD4)

Front 1129

If a dog received a score of 198 in Novice A at an AKC sanctioned match, would that count towards an obedience title?

Back 1129

No

Front 1130

How does the Long Sit exercise in the Open class differ from the Novice Class?

Back 1130

The long sit is for three minutes in the Open and for one minute in Novice. In open the handlers leave the ring (Out of site of the dogs) and in the Novice handlers are across the ring from the dog.

Front 1131

Name the exercises in 4-H Utility Y

Back 1131

Signal exercise, scent discrimintion, directed retrieve with two gloves, directed jumping without a go-out, moving stand.

Front 1132

Do you have to have a qualifying score to receive a ribbon in a non-regular obedience class?

Back 1132

No

Front 1133

What exercises are used in the National Obedience Championship competition?

Back 1133

The National Obedience Invitational competition shall be comprised of a varied combination of Open and Utility exercises performed as described in The American Kennel Club Obedience Regulations and Obedience Guidelines for Judges.

Front 1134

To receive an obedience title, a dog must earn how many legs?

Back 1134

Three

Front 1135

What are the two retrieving exercises in Open?

Back 1135

Retrieve on the flat, retrieve over high jump.

Front 1136

How does a dog qualify for a National Obedience Championship?

Back 1136

To be invited to participate, each dog must be ranked in the top 25 dogs by number of OTCH points or ranked in the top three of their respective breeds by OTCH points. Less than 125 dogs accept the invitation, a reserve list will be used.

Front 1137

How is a National Obedience Championship awarded?

Back 1137

A National Obedience Championship will be awarded annually to the dog that wins the National Obedience Invitational.

Front 1138

What does UD stand for?

Back 1138

Utility Dog

Front 1139

Name the four tracking titles a dog an earn.

Back 1139

TD (Tracking Dog) , TDX (Tracking Dog Excellent), VST (Variable Surface Tracking. A dog that earns all three titles is awarded a certificate proclaiming that the dog is a Champion Tracker. The dog may put a CT in front of the name.

Front 1140

Is the Broad Jump included in an Open Obedience class?

Back 1140

Yes

Front 1141

Give one difference between AKC brace class and the 4-H brace class.

Back 1141

AKC only has novice braces. In AKC both dogs must be of the same breed. In AKC both dogs must have the same owner.

Front 1142

What AKC title is given for completing Novice obedience?

Back 1142

Companion Dog (CD)

Front 1143

What non-regular obedience classes are outlined in the AKC Obedience regulations?

Back 1143

Graduate Novice, Team, and Pre-Novice.

Front 1144

What is the difference between the Stand exercise in Novice and the Stand exercise in Utility.

Back 1144

Novice is a stand with the handler 6 feet in front of the dog. The Novice handler gives the command while the dog is in a sitting position. The Utility exercise is a moving stand in which the handler gives signals only while the dog is heeling.

Front 1145

To get credit for a leg in obedience, a dog must score at least how many points?

Back 1145

170 out of 200 (and get at least fifty percent on each exercise)

Front 1146

How far must the dumbbell be thrown in the Open Retrieve on the Flat exercise?

Back 1146

At least 20 feet.

Front 1147

What is the only exercises in Novice Obedience in which you can place your dog into a position by touching it?

Back 1147

The Stand for Examination

Front 1148

For what obedience class is the title CD awarded?

Back 1148

Novice

Front 1149

In AKC obedience, what is the difference between Novice A and Novice B?

Back 1149

The Novice B Class shall be for dogs not less than six months of age that have not won the title C.D. Dogs in this class may be handled by the owner or any other person. A person may enter more than one dog in this class but the

Front 1150

Once a dog has won the tracking title TDX, can it still participate in tracking tests?

Back 1150

Yes

Front 1151

How old is the track used in the first level tracking test?

Back 1151

Approximately 30 minutes.

Front 1152

How old is the track used in the TDX level tracking test?

Back 1152

Four to five hours

Front 1153

What is the second exercise in the Novice Obedience class?

Back 1153

Stand for examination

Front 1154

Describe what bones make up a dog's shoulder angulation.

Back 1154

The shoulder blade or scapula joint with the upper arm or humerous.

Front 1155

Define: Cuffs

Back 1155

The shorthaired pastern regions

Front 1156

What is Blue Merle?

Back 1156

Blue and gray, mixed with black. Marbled.

Front 1157

What group of vertebrae are closest to the dog's croup?

Back 1157

Lumbar

Front 1158

Define: arched skull

Back 1158

Arches either from side to side or lengthwise from stop to occiput, as opposed to a domed skull

Front 1159

Define: break in ear

Back 1159

The line of crease of the fold in a semidrop ear

Front 1160

Define: Cheek bumps

Back 1160

Bulging or prominent cheek areas caused by incorrect bone formation and/or excessive muscle development.

Front 1161

Define: Caudal vertebrae

Back 1161

The only regionally variable number of vertebrae among breeds in the axial skeleton, lying posterior to the sacrum and defining the tail region. Coccygeal vertebrae.

Front 1162

Where is the arm?

Back 1162

The anatomical region between the shoulder and elbow joints, consisting of the humerous and associated muscles. Sometimes referred to as the upper arm.

Front 1163

Define: Clipped keel

Back 1163

An abnormally short sternum

Front 1164

Define: Closed skull

Back 1164

Complete formation of the bones in the center of the skull

Front 1165

True or False The Carpals are the bones that make up the skull

Back 1165

False. They are the bones that make up the pastern

Front 1166

Define: Carnassial teeth

Back 1166

The last or fourth premolars in the lower jaw, as well as the first molar in the upper jaw

Front 1167

Define: Canthus

Back 1167

The usually well-developed third eyelid located at the inner angle of the palpebral fissure

Front 1168

Where are the withers?

Back 1168

Top of shoulder blades at the junction of the neck.

Front 1169

Define: Communal pad

Back 1169

The metacarpal pad

Front 1170

Define: Coarse skull

Back 1170

Excessive skull width, especially around the cheek area

Front 1171

Define: Creaseless

Back 1171

Absence of wrinkles and skin folds about the head

Front 1172

Define: Body spots

Back 1172

Patches of color, usually black, on the skin but not on the coat

Front 1173

Define: Collarette

Back 1173

The slight ruff around formation around the neck

Front 1174

Define: basewide

Back 1174

Wide footfall, caused by paddling movement, with the result that the body rocks from side to side.

Front 1175

Define: Barrelled vent

Back 1175

A protruding anal sphincter

Front 1176

Define: bare pastern

Back 1176

A pastern devoid of long hair, such as in the Afghan Hound

Front 1177

What are the canine teeth?

Back 1177

Two upper and two lower sharp pointed teeth between the incisors and premolars, also known as tusks, fangs, or eyeteeth.

Front 1178

Define: Bar

Back 1178

Arm or humerus

Front 1179

Define: back dropping through withers

Back 1179

A topline similar to a hollow back but affecting only the front section immediately behind the withers

Front 1180

Define: Commisures

Back 1180

The lip corners

Front 1181

Define: corns

Back 1181

Hard, horny and callous material that forms on the soles of the feet

Front 1182

Define: Calcaneus

Back 1182

The uppermost extension of the large fibular tarsal bone in the hock joint.

Front 1183

Describe an undershot mouth.

Back 1183

The under jaw is longer than the upper, projecting lower teeth beyond the upper.

Front 1184

Name the bone that makes up a dog's point of rump.

Back 1184

Ischium

Front 1185

What are the incisors?`

Back 1185

The upper and lower front teeth between the canines.

Front 1186

What are the four types of teeth?

Back 1186

Incisors, canines, premolars, molars

Front 1187

Give two other names for an even bite.

Back 1187

Level, pinscher.

Front 1188

What is a scissors bite?

Back 1188

The outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisors.

Front 1189

Name four types of bites.

Back 1189

Scissors, level, overshot, undershot.

Front 1190

What is another name for an overshot mouth?

Back 1190

Parrot mouth.

Front 1191

What is the opposite of an undershot mouth?

Back 1191

Overshot

Front 1192

How many teeth does a dog have on the top and how many on the bottom?

Back 1192

20 on top, 22 on bottom.

Front 1193

What is the difference between natural and acquired immunity?

Back 1193

Natural immunity means that the animal is not of the proper species to catch that disease. Acquired immunity means that the animal has developed antibodies to that disease.

Front 1194

What are the four sharp-pointed cutting teeth called?

Back 1194

Canine teeth

Front 1195

What is an overshot jaw?

Back 1195

The upper incisors overlap and do not touch the lower incisors.

Front 1196

What is another name for the eye socket?

Back 1196

Orbit

Front 1197

The dog's outline from just behind the withers to the tail set is called the ________________.

Back 1197

Topline

Front 1198

To shorten or removed a dog's tail is called?

Back 1198

Dock

Front 1199

Where is the back?

Back 1199

In some standards defined as the vertebrae between the withers and the loin.

Front 1200

Give four types of tail set.

Back 1200

Bob tail, brush, crank, docked, flag, gay, otter, plume, pump handle, rat, ring, saber, screw, sickle, squirrel, ship.

Front 1201

What is dewlap?

Back 1201

Loose fold of skin under the chin of some dogs.

Front 1202

How many pairs of ribs does a dog have?

Back 1202

13 pair or 26 ribs

Front 1203

What are the neck vertebrae called?

Back 1203

Cervical

Front 1204

What is barrel?

Back 1204

A rounded rib section.

Front 1205

What is the common name for the nictating membrane?

Back 1205

Haw or third eyelid.

Front 1206

The indentation between the eyes where the nasal bone and skull meet is called the _______________

Back 1206

Stop

Front 1207

Where are a dog's sweat glands located?

Back 1207

On his foot pads.

Front 1208

The ear flap of hounds and spaniels is called:

Back 1208

Leather

Front 1209

Meeting of the front teeth at edges with no overlapping of upper or lower teeth is called _______________?

Back 1209

An even bite.

Front 1210

Thick, longer hair around the neck is called the ______________

Back 1210

Ruff

Front 1211

What is a haw?

Back 1211

The third eyelid or membrane in the inside corner of the eye.

Front 1212

Where is the coupling?

Back 1212

The part of the body between the ribs and pelvis.

Front 1213

What color is a china eye?

Back 1213

Clear blue

Front 1214

How many teeth does a dog have?

Back 1214

42

Front 1215

What is another name for china eye?

Back 1215

Walleye or blue eye.

Front 1216

True or False: A beard is a thick, long hair growth on the underjaw.

Back 1216

True

Front 1217

Give four types of ear set.

Back 1217

Bat, button, cropped, drop, flying, prick, rose, semi-prick, tulip.

Front 1218

What type of deciduous teeth appear first in puppies, canines, incisors, molars, or premolars?

Back 1218

Canines

Front 1219

Which of the following teeth are missing in puppies: canines, incisors, molars, or premolars?

Back 1219

Molars

Front 1220

True or False: the femur is the thigh bone.

Back 1220

True

Front 1221

What type of permanent teeth appear first in puppies, Canines, incisors, molars, or premolars?

Back 1221

Incisors

Front 1222

What is another word for loose-hanging lips?

Back 1222

Flews

Front 1223

The bone that makes up a dog's lower jaw is called the _____________________

Back 1223

Mandible.

Front 1224

How many canine teeth does a dog have?

Back 1224

Four

Front 1225

Upper canine teeth are sometimes called_________________________

Back 1225

Eye teeth

Front 1226

Name two types of eye.

Back 1226

Almond eye, china eye, triangular eye, walleye.

Front 1227

Name the two bones of the forearm.

Back 1227

The radius and the ulna.

Front 1228

How many digits does a dog have on one foot?

Back 1228

Four

Front 1229

What is the stifle?

Back 1229

The joint of the hind leg between the thigh and the flank area. It is the dog's knee.

Front 1230

What is a dog's knee called?

Back 1230

Stifle

Front 1231

What is the bone of the upper thigh called?

Back 1231

Femur

Front 1232

How is rear angulation measured?

Back 1232

From the point of the rump to the stifle to the hock.

Front 1233

What joints make up a dog's rear angulation?

Back 1233

The stifle and hock joint.

Front 1234

What does Cow hocked mean?

Back 1234

The hocks turn toward each other.

Front 1235

The joint of the hind leg between the thigh and the second thigh is called the knee or _______________

Back 1235

Stifle

Front 1236

Where is the brisket?

Back 1236

Forepart of the body below the chest, between the forelegs, closest to the ribs.

Front 1237

Name the bone joint at the hock.

Back 1237

The tarsus.

Front 1238

The horny cover of the paw cushion is called a dog's _________________

Back 1238

Pad

Front 1239

What is a fiddle front?

Back 1239

The forelegs turn out at the elbows, the pasterns close in and the feet turn out, creating a bowed appearance.

Front 1240

What are the withers?

Back 1240

The highest point of the shoulders, immediately behind the neck.

Front 1241

What is the name for the wrist of the dog?

Back 1241

The carpus, or carpals.

Front 1242

Give another name for the metacarpus.

Back 1242

Pastern.

Front 1243

What is the pastern?

Back 1243

The part of the leg between the carpus (wrist) and the pad.

Front 1244

What is layback?

Back 1244

The angle of the shoulder blades as compared with a vertical axis (front angulation)

Front 1245

What is the bone of the upper arm called?

Back 1245

The humerus

Front 1246

What does the term elbows out mean?

Back 1246

The elbows turn out from the body.

Front 1247

What is the name of the joint between the second thigh and the metatarsus?

Back 1247

The hock or tarsus.

Front 1248

What are the vertebrae of the tail called?

Back 1248

Coccygeal.

Front 1249

Give another name for the coccygial vertebrae.

Back 1249

The tail

Front 1250

What is the first vertebrae of the neck called?

Back 1250

The atlas

Front 1251

True or False: Crabbing is defined as moving the body at an angle to the line of travel

Back 1251

True

Front 1252

Name the bones between the cervical and lumbar vertebrae.

Back 1252

Thoracic vertebrae

Front 1253

Name three types of conformation of the back.

Back 1253

Level, camel, hollow, roach.

Front 1254

What is a dewlap?

Back 1254

Loose, pendulous skin under the throat.

Front 1255

What one major vertebrae allows a dog to turn its head?

Back 1255

Axis

Front 1256

How many thoracic vertebrae does a dog have?

Back 1256

Thirteen

Front 1257

Have many cervical vertebrae does a dog have?

Back 1257

Seven

Front 1258

Name the bones that make up a dog's digit.

Back 1258

Three phalanges make one digit. The phalangeal bones.

Front 1259

The highest part of the shoulders immediately behind the neck is called the _________

Back 1259

Withers

Front 1260

How is front angulation measured?

Back 1260

From the withers to the point of the shoulder to the elbow.

Front 1261

Name the three types of vertebrae (not including the tail)

Back 1261

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar.

Front 1262

How many lumbar vertebrae does a dog have?

Back 1262

Seven

Front 1263

What is the croup?

Back 1263

The part of the back between the point of the hip and the tail.

Front 1264

Pertaining to dog anatomy, what is the quick?

Back 1264

The quick is a vein in the toenails.

Front 1265

What is the name for a flat foot with thin pads?

Back 1265

Paper foot

Front 1266

Name three types of foot conformation.

Back 1266

Cat foot, hare foot, paper foot, splay foot.

Front 1267

True or False: The flews are part of the dogs ears.

Back 1267

False: Flews are the upper lips, pendulous, particularly at their inner corners.

Front 1268

What is the dewclaw?

Back 1268

An extra claw on the inside of the leg.

Front 1269

What is another name for the breastbone?

Back 1269

Sternum

Front 1270

When you are leaving your dog on a stay, which foot should you step off on?

Back 1270

Your right foot.