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2015 Showmanship Flashcards

1
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The Saluki is in what AKC group of dogs?

A

Hounds

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The Kuvasz is in what AKC group of dogs?

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Working dogs

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In the Open obedience class, how long is the Long Down?

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5 minutes

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4
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How many total vertebrae do dogs have (give range)?

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50-52 vertebrae

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5
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Define the two ways the term ‘whelp’ is used.

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  1. To give birth to puppies.

2. An unweaned puppy.

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The major source for North American breeds of dogs, such as the Alaskan Malamute, descended from what type of wolf?

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Chinese wolf mixed with North American wolf.

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What breed of dog was founded by Captain Max Von Stephanitz?

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German Shepard

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8
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The Shih Tzu is an example of a breed having a what type of bite?

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Undershot bite

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Name 5 of the six main ear types.

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  1. Drop ear
  2. Bat ear
  3. Button ear
  4. Prick ear
  5. Semi prick ear
  6. Rose ear
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10
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What is another word for a round eye shape?

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Full or globular

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How is a whip tail carried?

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Straight, stiff, and pointed

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12
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What types of feet are connected by a membrane?

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Webbed feet

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Why can short-nosed dogs, like Pugs, easily become overheated?

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They have a tough time increasing their rate of panting.

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14
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Name two (2) types if forequarters.

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  1. Straight front
  2. Clown in pastern
  3. Knuckled over
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Describe brandy legs on a dogs hindquarters.

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Has legs that bend outward like bowed legs.

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What are two (2) types of hindquarters?

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Normal Angulated hindquarters; straight stifles.

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17
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What coat types can smooth-coated breeds have?

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Single coats and double coat.

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18
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What is the name of the basic dog brush excellent for regular brushing?

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Bristle brush.

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How often should you groom dogs with long coats?

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At least every other day.

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20
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What is the purpose of the dogs quick?

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Comprised of blood vessels and nerves.

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21
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Designer dogs are what type of dogs typically sold for high prices?

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Crossbreed dogs

22
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Who should you purchase a pure bred puppy from?

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A reputable breeder

23
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What are dogs in a breed show judged on?

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Conformation and how close they are to the standard.

24
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Give two reasons why dogs should never be left unattended on a tie out?

A
  1. The dog could feel threatened by children and bite.

2. Could attack defending area

25
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How can you reduce the incidence of prostate cancer and eliminate the chance of testicle cancer in male dogs?

A

Neutering

26
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What are the two reasons a dog might exhibit play now behavior?

A
  1. Communicate that any prior rough behavior was not intended to threaten.
  2. If they have done something wrong.
  3. Invited others to play.
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What are the names of the two submissive behaviors a dog might exhibit?

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  1. Active submissive

2. Passive submissive

28
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Which dogs sense is better developed than in any other domestic animal species?

A

Smell

29
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What is the definition of stress?

A

Body’s reaction to change in the environment

30
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Where is the stop located on a dog?

A

On its head

31
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What is the thick, tough cover of the paw cushion called?

A

Vestigial pad (carpal pad, shapper pad, carpal cushion)

32
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What is the name of the dogs bad that bears the most of his weight?

A

Metacarpal pad

33
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What skull shape does a Labrador Retriever have?

A

Mesocephalic skull

34
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What is the fifth vestigial digit called that all breeds are born with on each front foot?

A

Few claw

35
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What is the purpose of a dogs nervous system?

A

To keep a body in tough with and responsive to its environment.

36
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What types of hair are raised when dogs raise their hackles?

A

Neck and back raised (piloerection) raising their guard hairs

37
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What are the purposes of a dogs incisors?

A

Used to nibble, bite, and groom

38
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Describe the difference when asked to show a dogs bite versus showing a dogs teeth?

A

Dogs bite refers to how the front teeth of the upper and lower jaws come together, showing front teeth if asked to see the teeth you show the sides.

39
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Why should you not make direct eye contact with the judge during the gaiting pattern?

A

Too much head movement will distract from the picture of your dog gaiting around the ring.

40
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At what gait do most breeds move when gaiting?

A

At a controlled trot.

41
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What is free stacking?

A

Term used to describe walking your dog into a stack without using your hands to position the dogs feet.

42
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What does setting the near side of your dogs feet mean?

A

The side closest to you

43
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Where should you position a small dog on a showmanship table?

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Where their front feet centered on the edge of the short side of the table

44
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Name three types of showmanship patterns.

A
  1. Down and back
  2. Triangle
  3. T pattern
  4. L pattern
45
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When performing the L pattern, where is the most difficult part of a pattern performed?

A

At the furthest corner where you switch hands.

46
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Which showmanship pattern is the modified L pattern?

A

The T pattern

47
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Who gives permission for the handler to use bait in a showmanship class?

A

At the discretion of the judge

48
Q

How can you achieve properly trimmed toenails for showmanship?

A

By regularly trimming them every week or so depending on activity of dog.

49
Q

What is the 4h therapy dog program Ohio offers to youth how to make animal-assisted activities visits with their dogs?

A

4-H pet pals

50
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Name three types of internal parasites found in dogs.

A
  1. Roundworms
  2. Hookworms
  3. Whipworms
  4. Tapeworms
  5. Heart worms
  6. Giardia

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