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The Saluki is in what AKC group of dogs?

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

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50-52 vertebrae

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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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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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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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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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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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What coat types can smooth-coated breeds have?

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Single coats and double coat.

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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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What is the purpose of the dogs quick?

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Comprised of blood vessels and nerves.

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

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Crossbreed dogs

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Who should you purchase a pure bred puppy from?

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A reputable breeder

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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.

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

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

2. Could attack defending area

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How can you reduce the incidence of prostate cancer and eliminate the chance of testicle cancer in male dogs?
Neutering
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What are the two reasons a dog might exhibit play now behavior?
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?
1. Active submissive | 2. Passive submissive
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Which dogs sense is better developed than in any other domestic animal species?
Smell
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What is the definition of stress?
Body's reaction to change in the environment
30
Where is the stop located on a dog?
On its head
31
What is the thick, tough cover of the paw cushion called?
Vestigial pad (carpal pad, shapper pad, carpal cushion)
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What is the name of the dogs bad that bears the most of his weight?
Metacarpal pad
33
What skull shape does a Labrador Retriever have?
Mesocephalic skull
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What is the fifth vestigial digit called that all breeds are born with on each front foot?
Few claw
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What is the purpose of a dogs nervous system?
To keep a body in tough with and responsive to its environment.
36
What types of hair are raised when dogs raise their hackles?
Neck and back raised (piloerection) raising their guard hairs
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What are the purposes of a dogs incisors?
Used to nibble, bite, and groom
38
Describe the difference when asked to show a dogs bite versus showing a dogs teeth?
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.
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Why should you not make direct eye contact with the judge during the gaiting pattern?
Too much head movement will distract from the picture of your dog gaiting around the ring.
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At what gait do most breeds move when gaiting?
At a controlled trot.
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What is free stacking?
Term used to describe walking your dog into a stack without using your hands to position the dogs feet.
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What does setting the near side of your dogs feet mean?
The side closest to you
43
Where should you position a small dog on a showmanship table?
Where their front feet centered on the edge of the short side of the table
44
Name three types of showmanship patterns.
1. Down and back 2. Triangle 3. T pattern 4. L pattern
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When performing the L pattern, where is the most difficult part of a pattern performed?
At the furthest corner where you switch hands.
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Which showmanship pattern is the modified L pattern?
The T pattern
47
Who gives permission for the handler to use bait in a showmanship class?
At the discretion of the judge
48
How can you achieve properly trimmed toenails for showmanship?
By regularly trimming them every week or so depending on activity of dog.
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What is the 4h therapy dog program Ohio offers to youth how to make animal-assisted activities visits with their dogs?
4-H pet pals
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Name three types of internal parasites found in dogs.
1. Roundworms 2. Hookworms 3. Whipworms 4. Tapeworms 5. Heart worms 6. Giardia

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