4H Dog Quiz Bowl

Front 1

May mixed breed dogs be shown in 4-H?

Back 1

Yes

Front 2

Name the 4-H colors

Back 2

Green and white

Front 3

Name the 4-H's

Back 3

Head, Heart, Hands, Health

Front 4

What do you pledge your hands to?

Back 4

Larger service

Front 5

What do you pledge your head to?

Back 5

Clearer thinking

Front 6

What do you pledge your health to?

Back 6

Better living

Front 7

What do you pledge your heart to?

Back 7

Greater loyalty

Front 8

What is the 4-H motto?

Back 8

To Make the Best Better.

Front 9

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

Back 9

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

Front 10

Could your dog be registered with the name Ronald Reagan?

Back 10

Yes

Front 11

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

Back 11

Sporting and Hounds.

Front 12

How long can a dog's registered name be?

Back 12

Up to twenty five letters

Front 13

Can a dog have allergies?

Back 13

Yes

Front 14

Can puppies get acne?

Back 14

Yes (called Puppy Dermatitis)

Front 15

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 15

Hookworm

Front 16

What internal parasite infests the bloodstream of the dog?

Back 16

Heartworms.

Front 17

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

Back 17

Stud

Front 18

Define: biddable

Back 18

Easily trained or controlled

Front 19

Define: bronzing

Back 19

Tan coloration intermingled with black hairs

Front 20

Define: Bullbaiting

Back 20

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

Front 21

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

Back 21

True

Front 22

What is the best place to buy a purebred puppies.

Back 22

From a breeder.

Front 23

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

Back 23

sight hounds

Front 24

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

Back 24

Heel, Sit, Stay, Down, Come

Front 25

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

Back 25

Yes

Front 26

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

Back 26

Yes

Front 27

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

Back 27

Yes.

Front 28

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

Back 28

No

Front 29

How does a dog earn an obedience degree?

Back 29

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

Front 30

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

Back 30

He draws an envelope with exercises in it

Front 31

How long should an obedience training leash be?

Back 31

Six feet.

Front 32

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

Back 32

A minimum of 170 points.

Front 33

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

Back 33

Broad Jump

Front 34

In obedience what is meant by the term lagging?

Back 34

The dog is behind the handler.

Front 35

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

Back 35

Left arm

Front 36

In obedience, what is meant by crowding?

Back 36

The dog is too close to the handler.,

Front 37

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

Back 37

The stand command, the stay command and the down command

Front 38

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

Back 38

The handler.

Front 39

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

Back 39

None

Front 40

Name the three types of obdience stewards.

Back 40

Gate steward, ring steward, table steward.

Front 41

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

Back 41

Tracking Dog

Front 42

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

Back 42

Three

Front 43

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

Back 43

Brace

Front 44

What AKC title is given for completing Novice obedience?

Back 44

Companion Dog (CD)

Front 45

What is the second exercise in the Novice Obedience class?

Back 45

Stand for examination

Front 46

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

Back 46

Spay or Spaying

Front 47

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

Back 47

Your left foot.

Front 48

Define: corns

Back 48

Hard, horny and callous material that forms on the soles of the feet

Front 49

Define: Creaseless

Back 49

Absence of wrinkles and skin folds about the head

Front 50

Give another name for the coccygial vertebrae.

Back 50

The tail

Front 51

Have many cervical vertebrae does a dog have?

Back 51

Seven

Front 52

How many canine teeth does a dog have?

Back 52

Four

Front 53

How many digits does a dog have on one foot?

Back 53

Four

Front 54

How many lumbar vertebrae does a dog have?

Back 54

Seven

Front 55

How many teeth does a dog have on the top and how many on the bottom?

Back 55

20 on top, 22 on bottom.

Front 56

How many teeth does a dog have?

Back 56

42

Front 57

How many thoracic vertebrae does a dog have?

Back 57

Thirteen

Front 58

Name the bone joint at the hock.

Back 58

The tarsus.

Front 59

Name the bone that makes up a dog's point of rump.

Back 59

Ischium

Front 60

Name the three types of vertebrae (not including the tail)

Back 60

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar.

Front 61

Name the two bones of the forearm.

Back 61

The radius and the ulna.

Front 62

The highest part of the shoulders immediately behind the neck is called the _________

Back 62

Withers

Front 63

The horny cover of the paw cushion is called a dog's _________________

Back 63

Pad

Front 64

The indentation between the eyes where the nasal bone and skull meet is called the _______________

Back 64

Stop

Front 65

The joint of the hind leg between the thigh and the second thigh is called the knee or _______________

Back 65

Stifle

Front 66

To shorten or removed a dog's tail is called?

Back 66

Dock

Front 67

True or False: The flews are part of the dogs ears.

Back 67

False: Flews are the upper lips, pendulous, particularly at their inner corners.

Front 68

True or False: A beard is a thick, long hair growth on the underjaw.

Back 68

True

Front 69

True or False: the femur is the thigh bone.

Back 69

True

Front 70

Upper canine teeth are sometimes called_________________________

Back 70

Eye teeth

Front 71

What are the canine teeth?

Back 71

Two upper and two lower sharp pointed teeth between the incisors and premolars, also known as tusks, fangs, or eyeteeth.

Front 72

What are the four sharp-pointed cutting teeth called?

Back 72

Canine teeth

Front 73

What are the neck vertebrae called?

Back 73

Cervical

Front 74

What are the vertebrae of the tail called?

Back 74

Coccygeal.

Front 75

What are the withers?

Back 75

The highest point of the shoulders, immediately behind the neck.

Front 76

What color is a china eye?

Back 76

Clear blue

Front 77

What does the term elbows out mean?

Back 77

The elbows turn out from the body.

Front 78

What group of vertebrae are closest to the dog's croup?

Back 78

Lumbar

Front 79

What is a fiddle front?

Back 79

The forelegs turn out at the elbows, the pasterns close in and the feet turn out, creating a bowed appearance.

Front 80

What is another name for the breastbone?

Back 80

Sternum

Front 81

What is dewlap?

Back 81

Loose fold of skin under the chin of some dogs.

Front 82

What is layback?

Back 82

The angle of the shoulder blades as compared with a vertical axis (front angulation)

Front 83

What is the bone of the upper arm called?

Back 83

The humerus

Front 84

What is the dewclaw?

Back 84

An extra claw on the inside of the leg.

Front 85

What is the name of the joint between the second thigh and the metatarsus?

Back 85

The hock or tarsus.

Front 86

What is the pastern?

Back 86

The part of the leg between the carpus (wrist) and the pad.

Front 87

What joints make up a dog's rear angulation?

Back 87

The stifle and hock joint.

Front 88

What one major vertebrae allows a dog to turn its head?

Back 88

Axis

Front 89

When you are leaving your dog on a stay, which foot should you step off on?

Back 89

Your right foot.

Front 90

What is the 4-H emblem?

Back 90

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

Front 91

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

Back 91

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

Front 92

Name the 4-H Fitting and Showing classes.

Back 92

Junior, Intermediate, Senior. (Specials classes in all

Front 93

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

Back 93

False.

Front 94

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

Back 94

True

Front 95

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

Back 95

False

Front 96

What are the age divisions in 4-H called?

Back 96

Primary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior

Front 97

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

Back 97

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

Front 98

What does IFYE stand for?

Back 98

The International Four-H Youth Exchange

Front 99

What is a perfect score in Fitting and Showing?

Back 99

100 points.

Front 100

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

Back 100

The hand closest to the dog.

Front 101

Where does IFYE serve?

Back 101

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

Front 102

Who can join 4-H?

Back 102

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 103

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

Back 103

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 104

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

Back 104

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 105

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

Back 105

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 106

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

Back 106

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

Front 107

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

Back 107

No

Front 108

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

Back 108

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

Front 109

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

Back 109

No

Front 110

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

Back 110

Yes

Front 111

Describe the collars that are acceptable in the obedience ring.

Back 111

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 112

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

Back 112

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

Front 113

Describe the Tire Jump at an AKC agility trial.

Back 113

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 114

Describe the Weave Poles at an AKC agility trial.

Back 114

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 115

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

Back 115

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

Front 116

How are Juniors judged in the AKC Junior Showmanship classes.

Back 116

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 117

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

Back 117

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 118

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

Back 118

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

Front 119

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

Back 119

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 120

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

Back 120

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

Front 121

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

Back 121

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

Front 122

How many groups are recongized by AKC and name them

Back 122

7 - terrier, hound, non-sporting, herding, toys, working, sporting

Front 123

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

Back 123

Fifteen points

Front 124

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

Back 124

Six months

Front 125

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

Back 125

Nine months

Front 126

How old must you be to enter AKC junior showmanship?

Back 126

Ten years old

Front 127

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

Back 127

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 128

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

Back 128

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 129

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

Back 129

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 130

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 130

No

Front 131

In AKC Junior Showmanship, is dog control considered?

Back 131

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

Front 132

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

Back 132

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 133

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

Back 133

No

Front 134

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

Back 134

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

Front 135

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

Back 135

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 136

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

Back 136

No

Front 137

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

Back 137

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

Front 138

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

Back 138

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

Front 139

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

Back 139

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

Front 140

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

Back 140

No

Front 141

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

Back 141

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

Front 142

Name the seven breed groups recognized by the AKC

Back 142

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

Front 143

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

Back 143

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

Front 144

On what is a Junior Showmanship participant judged?

Back 144

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 145

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

Back 145

Color, Height, Weight, Coat Type

Front 146

The Belgian Tervuren was originally registered as what name?

Back 146

Belgian Sheepdog.

Front 147

The Brittany was original registered under what name?

Back 147

Brittany Spaniel

Front 148

The Cooperative Extension is part of which US government department?

Back 148

The Department of Agriculture.

Front 149

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

Back 149

Japanese Chin

Front 150

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 150

Working

Front 151

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

Back 151

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Front 152

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

Back 152

False.

Front 153

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

Back 153

False

Front 154

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

Back 154

False

Front 155

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

Back 155

False

Front 156

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

Back 156

True

Front 157

Under AKC rules, what does excused mean?

Back 157

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

Front 158

What are four techniques for supplementary feeding of newborn puppies?

Back 158

Dropper, baby bottle, spoon, or tube feeding

Front 159

What are the four types of sporting dogs?

Back 159

Pointers, Retrievers, Setters and Spaniels.

Front 160

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

Back 160

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 161

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

Back 161

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 162

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

Back 162

Conformation, Obedience, Field Trials

Front 163

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

Back 163

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

Front 164

What are the two types of conformation dog shows?

Back 164

Specialty and all-breed.

Front 165

What breeds of dogs may enter an AKC agility trial?

Back 165

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 166

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

Back 166

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 167

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

Back 167

The Seven group winners

Front 168

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

Back 168

Animal Sciences

Front 169

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

Back 169

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 170

What is a wicket?

Back 170

A device used to measure a dog's height.

Front 171

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

Back 171

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

Front 172

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

Back 172

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

Front 173

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

Back 173

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 174

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

Back 174

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

Front 175

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

Back 175

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

Front 176

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

Back 176

The American Kennel Club (AKC)

Front 177

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

Back 177

Its length is 10' to 20'.

Front 178

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 178

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

Front 179

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

Back 179

Five

Front 180

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

Back 180

The maximum attainable score in any class is 100 points.

Front 181

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

Back 181

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 182

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

Back 182

13-15

Front 183

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

Back 183

16-19

Front 184

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

Back 184

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 185

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

Back 185

a minimum of 60' wide

Front 186

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

Back 186

International Sweepstakes Class.

Front 187

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

Back 187

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

Front 188

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

Back 188

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 189

What is the purpose of a breed standard?

Back 189

To describe the ideal example of the breed.

Front 190

What is the purpose of the AKC Junior Showmanship classes?

Back 190

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 191

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

Back 191

One half point

Front 192

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

Back 192

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

Front 193

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

Back 193

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

Front 194

When does a dog's course time start at an

Back 194

A dog's time starts whenever any part of the dog

Front 195

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

Back 195

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

Front 196

When should the Agility course layout be posted?

Back 196

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

Front 197

When was the American Kennel Club founded?

Back 197

1884

Front 198

When was the first AKC licensed Field Trial held?

Back 198

November 4, 1890

Front 199

Where is the Dog Museum of America located?

Back 199

St Louis, Mo

Front 200

Which AKC breed group has the fewest number of breeds?

Back 200

Non Sporting

Front 201

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

Back 201

Sporting and Terrier.

Front 202

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

Back 202

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 203

Who may compete in the AKC Open Agility Class?

Back 203

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 204

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

Back 204

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 205

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

Back 205

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 206

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

Back 206

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 207

Who may hold an AKC Junior Showmanship competition?

Back 207

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 208

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

Back 208

Chow Chow.

Front 209

Name a breed with size varieties.

Back 209

Beagle, Manchester Terrier, Poodle.

Front 210

Name the two types of Corgis.

Back 210

Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Cardigan Welsh Corgi.

Front 211

What are the two classes of hounds?

Back 211

Scent hounds and Sight (or gaze) hounds.

Front 212

What is Harlequin?

Back 212

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

Front 213

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

Back 213

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

Front 214

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

Back 214

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

Front 215

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

Back 215

False

Front 216

What are the basic requirements of a dog house?

Back 216

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 217

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

Back 217

Saturday

Front 218

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

Back 218

In the morning

Front 219

Define: Abdomen

Back 219

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

Front 220

Define: Action

Back 220

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 221

Define: albino

Back 221

An animal deficient in pigmentation.

Front 222

Define: Almond Eyes

Back 222

The eye set in surrounding tissue of an almond shape

Front 223

Define: angulation

Back 223

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

Front 224

Define: Anklyosis?

Back 224

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

Front 225

Define: Apple head

Back 225

Rounded or domed skull

Front 226

Define: Aquiline

Back 226

Curving, like an eagle's beak

Front 227

Define: Arched loin

Back 227

Muscular development over the spine. Not like a roach.

Front 228

Define: Back

Back 228

Vertebrae or topline between shoulder blade and hip bones

Front 229

Define: Bandy legs

Back 229

Having a bend of leg outward.

Front 230

Define: Bat Ear

Back 230

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

Front 231

Define: Bay

Back 231

The prolonged bark voice of the hunting hound.

Front 232

Define: Beefy

Back 232

Over-heavy development of the hindquarters

Front 233

Define: Belton

Back 233

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

Front 234

Define: Bite

Back 234

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

Front 235

Define: Blanket

Back 235

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

Front 236

Define: Blaze.

Back 236

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

Front 237

Define: Blinker

Back 237

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

Front 238

Define: Blooded

Back 238

A dog of good breeding. Pedigreed.

Front 239

Define: Bloom

Back 239

The sheen of a coat that is a prime condition.

Front 240

Define: Bobtail

Back 240

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

Front 241

Define: Bone

Back 241

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

Front 242

Define: Bossy

Back 242

Over-development of the shoulder muscle.

Front 243

Define: Brace

Back 243

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 244

Define: Brisket

Back 244

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

Front 245

Define: Broken up face.

Back 245

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

Front 246

Define: Burr

Back 246

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

Front 247

Define: Butterfly nose.

Back 247

A part-colored nose. Spotted with flesh color.

Front 248

Define: Canine.

Back 248

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

Front 249

Define: Catch dog

Back 249

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

Front 250

Define: Character as used in dog standards.

Back 250

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

Front 251

Define: Chest

Back 251

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

Front 252

Define: China eye

Back 252

A clear blue eye

Front 253

Define: Chops

Back 253

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

Front 254

Define: Chorea

Back 254

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

Front 255

Define: Clip

Back 255

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

Front 256

Define: Coarse.

Back 256

Lacking refinement.

Front 257

Define: Cobby

Back 257

Short bodied, compact

Front 258

Define: Colostrum

Back 258

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 259

Define: Conformation

Back 259

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

Front 260

Define: Corky

Back 260

Active, alert, lively.

Front 261

Define: Couple

Back 261

Two hounds.

Front 262

Define: Coursing

Back 262

The sport of chasing rabbits by sight hounds.

Front 263

Define: crank tail.

Back 263

A tail carried down and resembling a crank in shape.

Front 264

Define: Crop

Back 264

The trimmings of a dogs ears

Front 265

Define: Crossbred

Back 265

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

Front 266

Define: Crown

Back 266

The highest part of the head, The topskull

Front 267

Define: Cur

Back 267

A mongrel dog of no breed identity

Front 268

Define: Cynology

Back 268

The study of canines

Front 269

Define: Dam

Back 269

Female parent.

Front 270

Define: Deadgrass

Back 270

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

Front 271

Define: Disqualification

Back 271

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 272

Define: dock

Back 272

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

Front 273

Define: Dog

Back 273

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

Front 274

Define: Dry Neck

Back 274

The skin taut. Neither loose or wrinkled

Front 275

Define: Dudley nose

Back 275

Flesh colored.

Front 276

Define: East & West

Back 276

The toes turn out (Face different directions)

Front 277

Define: Estrum

Back 277

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

Front 278

Define: Ewe Neck

Back 278

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

Front 279

Define: Eyetooth

Back 279

Upper canine teeth Fangs

Front 280

Define: Fall

Back 280

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

Front 281

Define: Fawn.

Back 281

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

Front 282

Define: Feathering

Back 282

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

Front 283

Define: Field Champion

Back 283

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

Front 284

Define: Flank

Back 284

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

Front 285

Define: Flews

Back 285

Loose hanging lips as in Bulldogs.

Front 286

Define: Forearm.

Back 286

The bone of the foreleg between the elbow and pastern.

Front 287

Define: Foreface.

Back 287

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

Front 288

Define: French front

Back 288

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

Front 289

Define: Fringe.

Back 289

Fringe of the hair on legs and tail.

Front 290

Define: Frog face

Back 290

Extending nose accompanied by a receding jaw. Usually overshot.

Front 291

Define: Front

Back 291

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

Front 292

Define: Furnishing

Back 292

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

Front 293

Define: Furrow

Back 293

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

Front 294

Define: Gait

Back 294

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

Front 295

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

Back 295

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 296

Define: Gazehound

Back 296

A hound that hunts by sight, not scent.,

Front 297

Define: Guard hairs

Back 297

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

Front 298

Define: Ham

Back 298

Muscular development of the hind leg just above the stifle.

Front 299

Define: Hard Mouthed

Back 299

The dog that bites or marks with his teeth when retrieving

Front 300

Define: Harefoot

Back 300

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

Front 301

Define: Haw

Back 301

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

Front 302

Define: Heat

Back 302

Seasonal period of the female. Estrum.

Front 303

Define: Height

Back 303

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

Front 304

Define: Hock

Back 304

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 305

Define: Honorable Scars

Back 305

Scars suffered from an injury as a result of work

Front 306

Define: Inbreeding

Back 306

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

Front 307

Define: Incisors

Back 307

Front teeth of each jaw between the canines.

Front 308

Define: Interbreeding.

Back 308

The breeding together of dogs of different varieties.

Front 309

Define: Iris

Back 309

Colored membrane surrounding the pupil of the eye.

Front 310

Define: Isabella

Back 310

Fawn or light bay color. Light tan.

Front 311

Define: Jowls.

Back 311

Flesh of lips and jaws.

Front 312

Define: Leather

Back 312

The ear flap. Usually of hounds and sporting breeds.

Front 313

Define: Leptospirosis

Back 313

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

Front 314

Define: Level bite

Back 314

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

Front 315

Define: Litter

Back 315

Puppies born to a bitch in one whelping.

Front 316

Define: Loaded shoulders

Back 316

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

Front 317

Define: Mask

Back 317

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

Front 318

Define: Merle

Back 318

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

Front 319

Define: Miscellaneous Class

Back 319

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

Front 320

Define: Molera

Back 320

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

Front 321

Define: Mongrel

Back 321

A dog whose parents are of mixed breed origin.

Front 322

Define: Non-slip retrievers

Back 322

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 323

Define: Nose

Back 323

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

Front 324

Define: Occiput

Back 324

The bump at the top rear of the skull.

Front 325

Define: Out at the shoulders.

Back 325

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

Front 326

Define: Overshot

Back 326

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 327

Define: Paddling.

Back 327

Moving with forefeet wide.

Front 328

Define: Parti-color

Back 328

Patches of two or more colors.

Front 329

Define: Pedigree

Back 329

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

Front 330

Define: Penciling

Back 330

Black lines dividing the tan on the toes.

Front 331

Define: Pied

Back 331

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

Front 332

Define: Pigeon breast

Back 332

A chest with a short protruding breast bone.

Front 333

Define: Pigjaw

Back 333

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 334

Define: Pile

Back 334

Dense under coat of soft hair.

Front 335

Define: Pincer bite

Back 335

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 336

Define: Plume.

Back 336

The feathering of the tail.

Front 337

Define: Pneumonia

Back 337

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

Front 338

Define: Police Dog

Back 338

Any dog used for police work

Front 339

Define: Pom Pom (or pompom)

Back 339

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

Front 340

Define: Premium List

Back 340

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

Front 341

Define: Prick Ear

Back 341

Ear carried erect and usually pointed at the tip

Front 342

Define: Proestrum

Back 342

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

Front 343

Define: Professional Handler

Back 343

A person who shows dogs for others for a fee.

Front 344

Define: Puppy

Back 344

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 345

Define: Pure Bred

Back 345

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 346

Define: Rabies and how transmitted.

Back 346

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

Front 347

Define: Rat Tail

Back 347

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 348

Define: Retrieve

Back 348

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

Front 349

Define: Ringer.

Back 349

Substitute for. A dog closely resembling another dog.

Front 350

Define: Roach back

Back 350

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

Front 351

Define: Roan

Back 351

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

Front 352

Define: Rounding

Back 352

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

Front 353

Define: Rudder.

Back 353

The tail.

Front 354

Define: Ruff

Back 354

Thick, longer hair growth around the neck.

Front 355

Define: Saber tail

Back 355

Carried in a semi-circle.

Front 356

Define: Sable

Back 356

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 357

Define: Salmonellosis (Paratyphoid)

Back 357

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 358

Define: Scissura

Back 358

Median line between the eyes at the forehead.

Front 359

Define: Screw Tail

Back 359

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

Front 360

Define: Sedge

Back 360

Tan or dull straw color deadgrass Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Front 361

Define: Self Color

Back 361

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

Front 362

Define: Shelley

Back 362

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

Front 363

Define: Sickle tail.

Back 363

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

Front 364

Define: Sight hound.

Back 364

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

Front 365

Define: Single Tracking

Back 365

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

Front 366

Define: Sire

Back 366

The male parent

Front 367

Define: Spay

Back 367

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

Front 368

Define: Spectacles

Back 368

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

Front 369

Define: Splashed

Back 369

Irregularly patched, color on white or white on color

Front 370

Define: Squirrel tail

Back 370

Curving up and forward over the back

Front 371

Define: Stance

Back 371

Manner of standing.

Front 372

Define: Stand Off Coat

Back 372

The outer coat stands straight off from the body.

Front 373

Define: Standard

Back 373

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

Front 374

Define: Staring coat

Back 374

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

Front 375

Define: Stern

Back 375

Tail of a sporting dog or hound

Front 376

Define: Sternum

Back 376

The breastbone

Front 377

Define: Stop

Back 377

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

Front 378

Define: Straight hocked

Back 378

Lacking appreciable angulation at the hock joints. Straight behind.

Front 379

Define: Straight Shoulders.

Back 379

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

Front 380

Define: Stud Book

Back 380

The record of the breeding particulars of dogs recognized breeds

Front 381

Define: Stud dog.

Back 381

Male dog used for breeding purposes.

Front 382

Define: Substance

Back 382

Bone

Front 383

Define: Superciliary arches

Back 383

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

Front 384

Define: Swayback

Back 384

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

Front 385

Define: Symmetry

Back 385

Pleasing balance between all parts of the dog.

Front 386

Define: Tail set

Back 386

How the base of the tail sets on the rump.

Front 387

Define: Terrier

Back 387

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

Front 388

Define: The area of the back

Back 388

The vertebrae between the withers and the loin

Front 389

Define: The term Level bite

Back 389

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

Front 390

Define: Thigh

Back 390

The hindquarter from hip to stifle.

Front 391

Define: Throatiness

Back 391

A excess of loose skin under the throat.

Front 392

Define: Thumb marks

Back 392

Black spots on the region of the pastern.

Front 393

Define: Ticked

Back 393

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

Front 394

Define: Tied at the elbows

Back 394

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

Front 395

Define: Timber

Back 395

Bone, especially of the legs

Front 396

Define: Topknot

Back 396

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

Front 397

Define: Trace

Back 397

The dark stripe down the back of a Pub

Front 398

Define: Triangular eye

Back 398

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

Front 399

Define: Tri-color

Back 399

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

Front 400

Define: Trim

Back 400

to groom the coat by plucking, clipping, or thinning

Front 401

Define: Truncated

Back 401

Cut off

Front 402

Define: Tulip Ear

Back 402

Ears carried with a slight, forward curvature

Front 403

Define: Type

Back 403

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

Front 404

Define: Undershot

Back 404

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 405

Define: Unsound

Back 405

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

Front 406

Define: Upperarm or Upper Arm

Back 406

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

Front 407

Define: Varminty

Back 407

A keen, very bright or piercing expression

Front 408

Define: Veil

Back 408

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

Front 409

Define: Vent

Back 409

The anal opening

Front 410

Define: Walk

Back 410

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 411

Define: Walleye

Back 411

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

Front 412

Define: Weaving

Back 412

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

Front 413

Define: Webbed

Back 413

Connected by a membrane

Front 414

Define: Weedy

Back 414

An insufficient amount of bone. Light boned.

Front 415

Define: Well Let Down

Back 415

Having short hocks

Front 416

Define: Wet neck

Back 416

Loose or superfluous skin, with dewlap

Front 417

Define: Wheaten

Back 417

A pale yellow or fawn color

Front 418

Define: Wheel back

Back 418

The back line arched markedly over the loin. Roached.

Front 419

Define: Whelps

Back 419

Unweaned Puppies

Front 420

Define: Whisker

Back 420

Longer hairs on muzzle sides and underjaw.

Front 421

Define: Whitelies

Back 421

A body color white with markings; found in Corgis

Front 422

Define: Wind

Back 422

To catch the scent of game.

Front 423

Define: Winging

Back 423

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

Front 424

Define: Winners

Back 424

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

Front 425

Define: Wirehair.

Back 425

A coat of hard, crisp, wiry texture.

Front 426

Define: Woody

Back 426

Insufficient amount of bone; light boned.

Front 427

Define: Wrinkle

Back 427

Loose, folding skin on forehead and foreface.

Front 428

Define: Wry mouth.

Back 428

Lower jaw does not line up with upper jaw.

Front 429

Describe the color Liver.

Back 429

Deep reddish brown.

Front 430

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

Back 430

Blaze

Front 431

What are Kiss Marks?

Back 431

Tan spots on the cheeks and over the eyes.

Front 432

What do we mean by Amble?

Back 432

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 433

What is a lurcher?

Back 433

A crossbred hound.

Front 434

What is coursing?

Back 434

The sport of chasing prey with sight hounds.

Front 435

Define: Register

Back 435

To record with the AKC a dog's breeding particulars

Front 436

Define: apron

Back 436

Longer hair below the neck on the chest. Frill.

Front 437

Define: buttocks

Back 437

The rump or hips.

Front 438

Define: Flag

Back 438

A long tail carried high. Usually sporting dogs.

Front 439

Define: Lower thigh.

Back 439

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

Front 440

Define: peak

Back 440

Upper, back point of the skull. Occiput.

Front 441

Define: ring tail.

Back 441

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

Front 442

A clear, blue eye is called a ______________________________

Back 442

China eye

Front 443

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

Back 443

Splay foot.

Front 444

At what age can rabies shots first be given?

Back 444

Three to Four months.

Front 445

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

Back 445

Six to eight weeks.

Front 446

Can dogs get arthritis?

Back 446

Yes

Front 447

Define: canker

Back 447

An infection of the external ear canal

Front 448

Define: Cramped teeth

Back 448

Irregular, crowded alignment of teeth

Front 449

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

Back 449

No

Front 450

Heatstroke should be initially treated by ____________________________

Back 450

Cooling the dog as quickly as possible

Front 451

How do dogs get tapeworms?

Back 451

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

Front 452

How do you measure a dog's length?

Back 452

From the point of shoulder to the point of rump.

Front 453

How is Rabies transmitted?

Back 453

Contact with infected saliva.

Front 454

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

Back 454

Eight minutes

Front 455

How long does a female dog generally remain in season?

Back 455

Three weeks

Front 456

How many pairs of chromosomes does a dog have?

Back 456

39 pairs.

Front 457

How often does a female dog come in season?

Back 457

Every four to eight months, six months most commonly.

Front 458

How often should you weigh newborn puppies?

Back 458

Daily

Front 459

How often should young puppies be fed?

Back 459

Three or four times a day.

Front 460

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

Back 460

Eight to twelve weeks of age.

Front 461

How should a normal adult dog be fed?

Back 461

Once or twice a day

Front 462

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

Back 462

36 ounces

Front 463

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

Back 463

Wash with a warm boric acid solution.

Front 464

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

Back 464

To lower body temperature.

Front 465

Name six types of worms dogs can get.

Back 465

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

Front 466

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

Back 466

Roundworms and hookworms.

Front 467

Name three architectural requirements of an outdoor dog house.

Back 467

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

Front 468

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

Back 468

Yes

Front 469

Should you brush your dog's teeth?

Back 469

Yes, to prevent decay and disease.

Front 470

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

Back 470

No. It may upset its stomach.

Front 471

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 471

Roundworm.

Front 472

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 472

Heartworm

Front 473

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 473

Whipworm.

Front 474

True or False: External parasites can cause ear problems

Back 474

True

Front 475

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

Back 475

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

Front 476

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

Back 476

True

Front 477

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

Back 477

True

Front 478

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

Back 478

True

Front 479

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

Back 479

False

Front 480

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

Back 480

True

Front 481

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

Back 481

True.

Front 482

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

Back 482

True

Front 483

What are lice eggs called?

Back 483

Nits

Front 484

What are the symptoms of motion sickness?

Back 484

Dog will drool, become nauseated, and vomit.

Front 485

What are two of the first symptoms of heartworm infection?

Back 485

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

Front 486

What are two symptoms of roundworm infestation?

Back 486

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

Front 487

What are two symptoms of tapeworm infestation.

Back 487

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

Front 488

What is a hot spot?

Back 488

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

Front 489

What is another name for ascarids?

Back 489

Roundworms

Front 490

What is meant by the term Lactating Bitch

Back 490

A bitch that is nursing puppies, or producing milk

Front 491

What is the average temperature of an adult dog?

Back 491

101 - 102 degrees

Front 492

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

Back 492

Muzzle it

Front 493

What is the intermediate host that transmits heartworms to dogs?

Back 493

Mosquitoes.

Front 494

What is the most common cause of vomiting in dogs?

Back 494

Overeating

Front 495

What is the most common internal parasite?

Back 495

Roundworm (ascarids)

Front 496

What is the proper term for a male dog?

Back 496

Dog

Front 497

What kind of bones should you avoid giving your dog?

Back 497

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

Front 498

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

Back 498

Whatever its previous owners fed it.

Front 499

What type of poison is found in golf balls?

Back 499

Lead

Front 500

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

Back 500

Muzzle the dog

Front 501

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

Back 501

After their eyes open

Front 502

Where will you primarily find ticks on a dog?

Back 502

About the head, neck, ears, and toes.

Front 503

What is dominant inheritance?

Back 503

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

Front 504

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

Back 504

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

Front 505

Describe the collars that are acceptable in the obedience ring.

Back 505

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 506

Describe the correct heel position.

Back 506

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

Front 507

How far must the dumbbell be thrown in the Open Retrieve on the Flat exercise?

Back 507

At least 20 feet.

Front 508

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

Back 508

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

Front 509

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

Back 509

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

Front 510

Is the Broad Jump included in an Open Obedience class?

Back 510

Yes

Front 511

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

Back 511

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

Front 512

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

Back 512

Advanced Novice, Utility Y, 4-H Veterans.

Front 513

Name the 4-H novice exercises.

Back 513

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 514

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

Back 514

Graduate Novice, Veterans, Brace, team, Versatility

Front 515

Name the jumps in Open and Utility

Back 515

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

Front 516

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

Back 516

High Jump in Open, Utility

Front 517

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 517

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

Front 518

To get credit for a leg in obedience, a dog must score at least how many points?

Back 518

170 out of 200 (and get at least fifty percent on each exercise)

Front 519

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

Back 519

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

Front 520

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

Back 520

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

Front 521

What are the two retrieving exercises in Open?

Back 521

Retrieve on the flat, retrieve over high jump.

Front 522

What is the only exercises in Novice Obedience in which you can place your dog into a position by touching it?

Back 522

The Stand for Examination

Front 523

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

Back 523

Open classes A & B

Front 524

What is the third exercise in the Novice Obedience class?

Back 524

The Heel Free.

Front 525

What obedience class has the most exercises?

Back 525

Open with 7 exercises

Front 526

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

Back 526

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

Front 527

What is a scissors bite?

Back 527

The outer side of the lower incisors touches the inner side of the upper incisors.

Front 528

Define: arched skull

Back 528

Arches either from side to side or lengthwise from stop to occiput, as opposed to a domed skull

Front 529

Define: back dropping through withers

Back 529

A topline similar to a hollow back but affecting only the front section immediately behind the withers

Front 530

Define: Bar

Back 530

Arm or humerus

Front 531

Define: bare pastern

Back 531

A pastern devoid of long hair, such as in the Afghan Hound

Front 532

Define: Barrelled vent

Back 532

A protruding anal sphincter

Front 533

Define: basewide

Back 533

Wide footfall, caused by paddling movement, with the result that the body rocks from side to side.

Front 534

Define: Body spots

Back 534

Patches of color, usually black, on the skin but not on the coat

Front 535

Define: break in ear

Back 535

The line of crease of the fold in a semidrop ear

Front 536

Define: Cheek bumps

Back 536

Bulging or prominent cheek areas caused by incorrect bone formation and/or excessive muscle development.

Front 537

Define: Clipped keel

Back 537

An abnormally short sternum

Front 538

Define: Collarette

Back 538

The slight ruff around formation around the neck

Front 539

Define: Commisures

Back 539

The lip corners

Front 540

Define: Communal pad

Back 540

The metacarpal pad

Front 541

Define: Cuffs

Back 541

The shorthaired pastern regions

Front 542

Describe an undershot mouth.

Back 542

The under jaw is longer than the upper, projecting lower teeth beyond the upper.

Front 543

Give four types of ear set.

Back 543

Bat, button, cropped, drop, flying, prick, rose, semi-prick, tulip.

Front 544

Give four types of tail set.

Back 544

Bob tail, brush, crank, docked, flag, gay, otter, plume, pump handle, rat, ring, saber, screw, sickle, squirrel, ship.

Front 545

Give two other names for an even bite.

Back 545

Level, pinscher.

Front 546

How is front angulation measured?

Back 546

From the withers to the point of the shoulder to the elbow.

Front 547

How is rear angulation measured?

Back 547

From the point of the rump to the stifle to the hock.

Front 548

How many pairs of ribs does a dog have?

Back 548

13 pair or 26 ribs

Front 549

Meeting of the front teeth at edges with no overlapping of upper or lower teeth is called _______________?

Back 549

An even bite.

Front 550

Name four types of bites.

Back 550

Scissors, level, overshot, undershot.

Front 551

Name the bones between the cervical and lumbar vertebrae.

Back 551

Thoracic vertebrae

Front 552

Name three types of conformation of the back.

Back 552

Level, camel, hollow, roach.

Front 553

Name three types of foot conformation.

Back 553

Cat foot, hare foot, paper foot, splay foot.

Front 554

Name two types of eye.

Back 554

Almond eye, china eye, triangular eye, walleye.

Front 555

Pertaining to dog anatomy, what is the quick?

Back 555

The quick is a vein in the toenails.

Front 556

The bone that makes up a dog's lower jaw is called the _____________________

Back 556

Mandible.

Front 557

The dog's outline from just behind the withers to the tail set is called the ________________.

Back 557

Topline

Front 558

The ear flap of hounds and spaniels is called:

Back 558

Leather

Front 559

Thick, longer hair around the neck is called the ______________

Back 559

Ruff

Front 560

True or False The Carpals are the bones that make up the skull

Back 560

False. They are the bones that make up the pastern

Front 561

What are the four types of teeth?

Back 561

Incisors, canines, premolars, molars

Front 562

What are the incisors?

Back 562

The upper and lower front teeth between the canines.

Front 563

What does Cow hocked mean?

Back 563

The hocks turn toward each other.

Front 564

What is a dewlap?

Back 564

Loose, pendulous skin under the throat.

Front 565

What is a dog's knee called?

Back 565

Stifle

Front 566

What is an overshot jaw?

Back 566

The upper incisors overlap and do not touch the lower incisors.

Front 567

What is another name for an overshot mouth?

Back 567

Parrot mouth.

Front 568

What is another name for china eye?

Back 568

Walleye or blue eye.

Front 569

What is another name for the eye socket?

Back 569

Orbit

Front 570

What is another word for loose-hanging lips?

Back 570

Flews

Front 571

What is barrel?

Back 571

A rounded rib section.

Front 572

What is Blue Merle?

Back 572

Blue and gray, mixed with black. Marbled.

Front 573

What is the bone of the upper thigh called?

Back 573

Femur

Front 574

What is the croup?

Back 574

The part of the back between the point of the hip and the tail.

Front 575

What is the difference between natural and acquired immunity?

Back 575

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 576

What is the first vertebrae of the neck called?

Back 576

The atlas

Front 577

What is the name for a flat foot with thin pads?

Back 577

Paper foot

Front 578

What is the name for the wrist of the dog?

Back 578

The carpus, or carpals.

Front 579

What is the opposite of an undershot mouth?

Back 579

Overshot

Front 580

What is the stifle?

Back 580

The joint of the hind leg between the thigh and the flank area. It is the dog's knee.

Front 581

What type of deciduous teeth appear first in puppies, canines, incisors, molars, or premolars?

Back 581

Canines

Front 582

What type of permanent teeth appear first in puppies, Canines, incisors, molars, or premolars?

Back 582

Incisors

Front 583

Where are a dog's sweat glands located?

Back 583

On his foot pads.

Front 584

Where are the withers?

Back 584

Top of shoulder blades at the junction of the neck.

Front 585

Where is the arm?

Back 585

The anatomical region between the shoulder and elbow joints, consisting of the humerous and associated muscles. Sometimes referred to as the upper arm.

Front 586

Where is the brisket?

Back 586

Forepart of the body below the chest, between the forelegs, closest to the ribs.

Front 587

Where is the coupling?

Back 587

The part of the body between the ribs and pelvis.

Front 588

Which of the following teeth are missing in puppies: canines, incisors, molars, or premolars?

Back 588

Molars

Front 589

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

Back 589

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

Front 590

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

Back 590

Five

Front 591

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

Back 591

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

Front 592

Is there a 4-H program for college students?

Back 592

Yes. College students may join Collegiate 4-H

Front 593

What Federal agency oversees the operation of 4-H?

Back 593

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

Front 594

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

Back 594

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

Front 595

What is the motto of Collegiate 4-H?

Back 595

"Continuing to Serve, Serving to Continue."

Front 596

When was the 4-H emblem patented?

Back 596

The 4-H emblem was patented in 1924

Front 597

Where is the state 4-H office located?

Back 597

Pullman, Washington

Front 598

Who designed the 4-H emblem?

Back 598

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

Front 599

Who wrote the 4-H Pledge?

Back 599

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 600

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

Back 600

One year from the date of whelping.

Front 601

Can a castrated dog be shown at an AKC show?

Back 601

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 602

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

Back 602

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 603

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

Back 603

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 604

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

Back 604

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 605

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

Back 605

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 606

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

Back 606

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 607

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

Back 607

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 608

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

Back 608

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 609

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

Back 609

Belgian Sheepdog, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Tervuren.

Front 610

May an Airedale earn an AKC Earthdog title.

Back 610

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

Front 611

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

Back 611

No, a Parent Club must approach the AKC.

Front 612

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

Back 612

Yes.

Front 613

Name the two types of hounds.

Back 613

Sight (gaze) hounds, and scent hounds.

Front 614

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

Back 614

Russian Wolfhound.

Front 615

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

Back 615

Standard

Front 616

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

Back 616

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 617

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

Back 617

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 618

What dies an AKC Limited Registration mean?

Back 618

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

Front 619

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

Back 619

What geographical area the show is in.

Front 620

What is a Fancier?

Back 620

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

Front 621

What is a sanctioned AKC agility trial?

Back 621

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

Front 622

What is an AKC licensed agility trial?

Back 622

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 623

What is an AKC member agility trial?

Back 623

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 624

What is the AKC Companion Animal Recovery program?

Back 624

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 625

What is the AKC Stud Book?

Back 625

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

Front 626

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

Back 626

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

Front 627

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

Back 627

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 628

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

Back 628

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

Front 629

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

Back 629

. 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 630

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

Back 630

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 631

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

Back 631

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 632

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

Back 632

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 633

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

Back 633

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 634

What is the purpose of the AKC agility trials?

Back 634

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 635

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

Back 635

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 636

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

Back 636

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

Front 637

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

Back 637

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

Front 638

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

Back 638

The North American Kennel Club

Front 639

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

Back 639

1929

Front 640

Who develops the conformation standards for AKC breeds?

Back 640

The breed's parent club.

Front 641

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

Back 641

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

Front 642

Define: Brucellosis

Back 642

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

Front 643

Define: Cat foot.

Back 643

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

Front 644

Define: Cheeky

Back 644

Cheeks prominently rounded, thick, protruding.

Front 645

Define: Cherry eye

Back 645

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

Front 646

Define: Close coupled.

Back 646

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

Front 647

Define: Coccidiosis.

Back 647

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

Front 648

Define: Flat Bone

Back 648

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

Front 649

Define: Metestrum

Back 649

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 650

Define: Steep

Back 650

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

Front 651

Define: Stilted

Back 651

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

Front 652

Define: Suspension trot

Back 652

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 653

Define: Testicles

Back 653

The male gonad, gland which produces spermatozoa.

Front 654

Define: Tuck up

Back 654

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

Front 655

Define: Twisting hocks.

Back 655

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

Front 656

Define: Underline

Back 656

The combined contours of the brisket and the abdominal floor.

Front 657

Define: Unilateral Cryptorchid

Back 657

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 658

Define: Dual champion.

Back 658

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

Front 659

Define: Camel back

Back 659

Back arched like that of a one humped camel.

Front 660

Define: Distemper teeth.

Back 660

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

Front 661

Define: estrus.

Back 661

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

Front 662

Define: fiddle front.

Back 662

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

Front 663

Define: flat sided.

Back 663

Ribs insufficiently rounded as they approach the sternum or breastbone.

Front 664

Define: flying ears.

Back 664

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

Front 665

Define: Salmon poisoning

Back 665

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 666

Define: Scissors bite

Back 666

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 667

Describe a Cherry Eye.

Back 667

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 668

What does gestation mean?

Back 668

Pregnancy

Front 669

Define: Barrel

Back 669

Rounded rib section.

Front 670

Define: Button ear.

Back 670

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 671

Define: Loins.

Back 671

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

Front 672

Define: Mantle

Back 672

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

Front 673

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 673

Walk

Front 674

A sprain is an injury to a _____________________

Back 674

Ligament

Front 675

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

Back 675

Male

Front 676

Arthritis is a degenerative disease of the __________________.

Back 676

Joints

Front 677

At what age does a male dog usually become fertile?

Back 677

Six months

Front 678

Breeding cousins is an example of what type of breeding?

Back 678

Line breeding

Front 679

Can a dog get laryngitis?

Back 679

Yes

Front 680

Can a dog get tonsillitis?

Back 680

Yes

Front 681

Can a female dog be infected with prostatitis?

Back 681

No

Front 682

Can people get hepatitis from dogs?

Back 682

No

Front 683

Can people get tetanus from dogs?

Back 683

No

Front 684

Can people get tuberculosis from dogs?

Back 684

Yes

Front 685

Coccidiosis is caused by a ______________.

Back 685

Protozoa

Front 686

Cruciate Ligament injuries occur in the ligaments surrounding which joint?

Back 686

Stifle (knee)

Front 687

Define: Acromegaly

Back 687

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

Front 688

Define: Distemper and how is it transmitted?

Back 688

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

Front 689

Define: Tetanus

Back 689

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 690

Describe a hackney action.

Back 690

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

Front 691

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

Back 691

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

Front 692

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 692

Diestrus

Front 693

Enteric and Myocardial are two forms of what gastrointestinal disease?

Back 693

Parvo virus

Front 694

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

Back 694

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

Front 695

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

Back 695

Pressure Bandage

Front 696

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

Back 696

Brucellosis

Front 697

Gastric Dilation - torsion is more commonly known as _______________________

Back 697

Bloat

Front 698

Give three symptoms of distemper.

Back 698

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

Front 699

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

Back 699

Through antibodies in her colostrum (first) milk.

Front 700

How can you rid your dog of lice?

Back 700

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

Front 701

How is a dog infected with distemper?

Back 701

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

Front 702

How is Giardiasis acquired

Back 702

By drinking infected water

Front 703

How is Infectious Canine Hepatitis transmitted?

Back 703

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 704

How is Leptospirosis spread?

Back 704

Through the urine.

Front 705

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

Back 705

14 to 16 days

Front 706

How long are male dogs usually fertile?

Back 706

up to 8 to 10 years

Front 707

How many legs does a tick have?

Back 707

Eight.

Front 708

How often should a dog be wormed?

Back 708

When worms are detected.

Front 709

How often should you vaccinate your dog for Rabies?

Back 709

Every three years.

Front 710

How should you treat a bleeding wound?

Back 710

Apply direct pressure to the wound with a cloth or hand

Front 711

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

Back 711

No

Front 712

Kaopectate is commonly given for what medical problem?

Back 712

Diarrhea and/or vomiting (stomach problems)

Front 713

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

Back 713

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

Front 714

Name a protozoan disease.

Back 714

Canine hemobartenollosis, Babesiosis, Coccidiosis, Toxoplasmosis

Front 715

Name a vaccine that is given to help control Kennel Cough

Back 715

Canine Parainfluenza or Bordatella

Front 716

Name five diseases that a dog may be immunized against.

Back 716

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

Front 717

Name five internal parasites of the dog (worms)

Back 717

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

Front 718

Name five symptoms of illness

Back 718

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 719

Name four symptoms of eye problems.

Back 719

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 720

Name four symptoms which may indicate a skin problem.

Back 720

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

Front 721

Name one problem caused by Vitamin A deficiency.

Back 721

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

Front 722

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

Back 722

Activated charcoal, milk, egg white, vegetable oil.

Front 723

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 723

Estrus

Front 724

Name the two types of mange.

Back 724

Sarcoptic and Demodectic (Follicular)

Front 725

Name three inherited disorders.

Back 725

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

Front 726

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

Back 726

Roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm, threadworm

Front 727

Name three poisons for which you should not induce vomiting

Back 727

Acids, Alkali, cleansers, petroleum products

Front 728

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

Back 728

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

Front 729

Name three symptoms which may indicate a respiratory problem.

Back 729

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

Front 730

Name three types of external parasites.

Back 730

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

Front 731

Name three viral diseases.

Back 731

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

Front 732

Name two bacterial diseases.

Back 732

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

Front 733

Name two signs of congestive heart failure

Back 733

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

Front 734

Name two signs of kidney failure.

Back 734

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

Front 735

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

Back 735

Ringworm and mange

Front 736

Name two types of infectious gastro-enteritis

Back 736

Parvo virus and Corona virus.

Front 737

Name two words used to describe a female dogs Estrus Cycle

Back 737

Season and Heat

Front 738

Name: five symptoms of heart problems.

Back 738

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 739

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

Back 739

Proestrus Estrus Diestrus Anestrus

Front 740

Pneumonia is an infection of the _____________

Back 740

Lungs

Front 741

Removing a dog's testicles is called _____________________.

Back 741

Castration

Front 742

Sarcoptic mange is caused by a ___________.

Back 742

Mite

Front 743

Short hair, lying close is called a ____________ coat.

Back 743

Smooth

Front 744

Should you give your dog vitamins?

Back 744

No. Most dog food is balanced.

Front 745

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 745

Ringworm

Front 746

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

Back 746

Trousers.

Front 747

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

Back 747

Elbow Dysplasia

Front 748

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 748

Ticks

Front 749

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

Back 749

Cleft Palate

Front 750

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 750

Hip Dysplasia

Front 751

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 751

The flea

Front 752

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 752

Coccidiosis

Front 753

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 753

Lice.

Front 754

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 754

Rabies

Front 755

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

Back 755

Decrease the amount of food.

Front 756

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

Back 756

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

Front 757

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

Back 757

True

Front 758

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

Back 758

False, it is a birth defect.

Front 759

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

Back 759

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

Front 760

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

Back 760

True

Front 761

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

Back 761

False

Front 762

True or False: Allergies can cause respiratory problems.

Back 762

True.

Front 763

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 763

False. It is called a double coat.

Front 764

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

Back 764

False. Congenital is an inherited feature present at birth.

Front 765

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

Back 765

True

Front 766

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

Back 766

False

Front 767

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

Back 767

True

Front 768

True or False: Long toenails can cause splay feet.

Back 768

True

Front 769

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

Back 769

False: ringworm is a fungus

Front 770

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

Back 770

True

Front 771

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

Back 771

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

Front 772

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

Back 772

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

Front 773

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

Back 773

False

Front 774

What are distemper teeth?

Back 774

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

Front 775

What are neoplasms?

Back 775

Tumors

Front 776

What are polygenic defects?

Back 776

Defects inherited by the dog from its ancestors

Front 777

What are some signs of poisoning?

Back 777

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

Front 778

What are the characteristics of a healthy coat

Back 778

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

Front 779

What are the four periods of the heat cycle?

Back 779

Proestrus, estrus, diestrus, anestrus

Front 780

What are the major symptoms of demodectic mange?

Back 780

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

Front 781

What are the major symptoms of ring worm?

Back 781

Circular scaly areas with no hair on the skin.

Front 782

What are the prevalent symptoms of Blepharitis?

Back 782

Swollen and red eyelids with a discharge.

Front 783

What are the three types of immunity?

Back 783

Active, passive, and natural

Front 784

What are three major symptoms of Sarcoptic Mange?

Back 784

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

Front 785

What are two causes of convulsions?

Back 785

Distemper, epilepsy, ear infection, parasite infestation.

Front 786

What are two causes of mastitis?

Back 786

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

Front 787

What are two methods of artificial respiration used on dogs?

Back 787

Compression and mouth-to-nose

Front 788

What are two symptoms of heatstroke?

Back 788

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

Front 789

What are two symptoms of parvo virus?

Back 789

High fever, vomiting, diarrhea which is often bloody.

Front 790

What bacterial organism is transmitted to humans via dog bites?

Back 790

Pasteurella multocida

Front 791

What causes ringworm?

Back 791

A fungus

Front 792

What causes warts?

Back 792

A virus

Front 793

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

Back 793

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Front 794

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

Back 794

Cryptorchid.

Front 795

What does DHLPP stand for?

Back 795

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

Front 796

What does PRA stand for?

Back 796

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Front 797

What environmental condition has the greatest influence on shedding?

Back 797

Changing light

Front 798

What fungus is most commonly responsible for ringworm?

Back 798

Microsporum canis.

Front 799

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

Back 799

Collapsed Trachea or wind pipe.

Front 800

What insect causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?

Back 800

Ticks

Front 801

What is a cause of rickets?

Back 801

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

Front 802

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

Back 802

Corona virus or Parvo virus.

Front 803

What is a cryptorchid?

Back 803

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

Front 804

What is a prolapsed eyeball?

Back 804

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

Front 805

What is achondroplasia?

Back 805

A disease producing dwarfism.

Front 806

What is an abscess?

Back 806

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

Front 807

What is an Elizabethan collar?

Back 807

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

Front 808

What is an even bite?

Back 808

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

Front 809

What is another name for bloat?

Back 809

Acute Gastric Dilation-Torsion

Front 810

What is another name for Cystic Calculi?

Back 810

Bladder stones.

Front 811

What is another name for Eclampsia?

Back 811

Milk fever or Puerperal Tetany

Front 812

What is another name for para-influenza?

Back 812

Kennel cough

Front 813

What is another name for scabies?

Back 813

Sarcoptic mange.

Front 814

What is another name for the otodectes mite?

Back 814

Ear mite.

Front 815

What is another name for Vitamin B2?

Back 815

Riboflavin

Front 816

What is another name for warts?

Back 816

Papillomas

Front 817

What is articulation?

Back 817

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

Front 818

What is artificial insemination?

Back 818

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

Front 819

What is Cheilitis?

Back 819

An inflammation of the lips and lip folds.

Front 820

What is congestive heart failure?

Back 820

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

Front 821

What is crabbing?

Back 821

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

Front 822

What is Cystitis?

Back 822

Bladder infection.

Front 823

What is ectropion?

Back 823

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

Front 824

What is entropion?

Back 824

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

Front 825

What is hip dysplasia?

Back 825

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

Front 826

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

Back 826

Crop

Front 827

What is LINE BREEDING?

Back 827

Breeding between two dogs of common but not immediate ancestry.

Front 828

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

Back 828

Epilepsy

Front 829

What is outcross breeding?

Back 829

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

Front 830

What is Prostatis

Back 830

Prostate Infection

Front 831

What is pyometra?

Back 831

Pus in the uterus.

Front 832

What is Salmonella?

Back 832

A bacterial organism found in spoiled food.

Front 833

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

Back 833

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

Front 834

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

Back 834

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

Front 835

What is the cause of Cushings Syndrome?

Back 835

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

Front 836

What is the cause of Glaucoma?

Back 836

Increased pressure from within the eye.

Front 837

What is the cause of goiter?

Back 837

Iodine deficiency.

Front 838

What is the common name for Epiphora?

Back 838

Watery eyes

Front 839

What is the common term for coprophagia?

Back 839

Eating stools.

Front 840

What is the common term for ovariohysteroctomy?

Back 840

Spaying

Front 841

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 841

Proestrus

Front 842

What is the first sign of heat?

Back 842

Swelling of the vulva

Front 843

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

Back 843

Shock

Front 844

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 844

Bloat or Acute Gastric Dilation-Torsion

Front 845

What is the major cause of osteoporosis?

Back 845

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

Front 846

What is the major symptom of kennel cough?

Back 846

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

Front 847

What is the most common infectious disease in dogs?

Back 847

Distemper

Front 848

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

Back 848

63 days.

Front 849

What is the normal respiration rate for a dog?

Back 849

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

Front 850

What is the normal resting pulse of the dog?

Back 850

50-130 beats per minutes

Front 851

What is the proper name for the afterbirth?

Back 851

Placenta

Front 852

What is the proper term for heat or in season?

Back 852

Estrus

Front 853

What is the purpose for anal gland secretions?

Back 853

To mark territory

Front 854

What is the treatment for burns on dogs?

Back 854

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

Front 855

What is Trichiasis?

Back 855

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

Front 856

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

Back 856

Sarcoptic mange

Front 857

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

Back 857

Hepatitis

Front 858

When does an average female dog have her first estrus?

Back 858

Sometime after six months of age.

Front 859

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

Back 859

At least one month prior to breeding

Front 860

Where are the cruciate ligaments located?

Back 860

In the stifle.

Front 861

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

Back 861

Toy Breeds

Front 862

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

Back 862

Intestines.

Front 863

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

Back 863

Large Breeds

Front 864

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

Back 864

Leptospirosis

Front 865

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

Back 865

Prostatitus

Front 866

Which of the following is NOT a bacterial disease?

Back 866

Brucellosis, Tetanus, Coccidiosis, Tuberculosis

Front 867

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

Back 867

Toxoplasmosis

Front 868

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

Back 868

Tuberculosis

Front 869

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

Back 869

Rhinitis

Front 870

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

Back 870

Small breeds.

Front 871

Why do breeds with hanging ears have more ear troubles?

Back 871

Poor air circulation within the ear causes dampness.

Front 872

Why is colostrum milk important?

Back 872

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

Front 873

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

Back 873

For signs of mammary tumors

Front 874

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 874

30 days.

Front 875

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

Back 875

Out of view of the dog.

Front 876

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

Back 876

Five Minutes

Front 877

How does a dog qualify for a National Obedience Championship?

Back 877

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 878

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

Back 878

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 879

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

Back 879

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

Front 880

Name the exercises in the 4-H Graduate class.

Back 880

Heel on Leash, Stand for Exam-off leash, Heel off leash, figure 8, drop on recall, sit and stay for 3 mins, donw and stay for five mins. (handler out of sight for long sit and down.

Front 881

Name the Open exercises (4-H)

Back 881

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 882

What does the AKC title Utility Dog Excellent stand for?

Back 882

Utility Dog Excellent

Front 883

What exercises are used in the National Obedience Championship competition?

Back 883

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 884

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

Back 884

Thirty-six (36) inches

Front 885

Define: Calcaneus

Back 885

The uppermost extension of the large fibular tarsal bone in the hock joint.

Front 886

Define: Canthus

Back 886

The usually well-developed third eyelid located at the inner angle of the palpebral fissure

Front 887

Define: Carnassial teeth

Back 887

The last or fourth premolars in the lower jaw, as well as the first molar in the upper jaw

Front 888

Define: Caudal vertebrae

Back 888

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 889

Define: Closed skull

Back 889

Complete formation of the bones in the center of the skull

Front 890

Define: Coarse skull

Back 890

Excessive skull width, especially around the cheek area

Front 891

Describe what bones make up a dog's shoulder angulation.

Back 891

The shoulder blade or scapula joint with the upper arm or humerous.

Front 892

Name the bones that make up a dog's digit.

Back 892

Three phalanges make one digit. The phalangeal bones.

Front 893

True or False: Crabbing is defined as moving the body at an angle to the line of travel

Back 893

True

Front 894

What is a haw?

Back 894

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

Front 895

Where is the back?

Back 895

In some standards defined as the vertebrae between the withers and the loin.

Front 896

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

Back 896

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