2018 Junior Questions Flashcards
How many active toes does a dog have on each foot?
4
How many total teeth does an adult dog have?
42
What is a dog that is usually less than 12 months of age called?
Puppy
What were the first animals domesticated or tamed by humans?
Dogs
What does the acronym AKC stand for?
American kennel club
What breed of dogs came from the Shetland Islands of Scotland?
Shetland Sheepdog
What animal were Beagles bred to hunt?
Rabbits
In what AKC group is the Whippet?
Hound Group
In what AKC group is the Border Collie?
Herding Group
In what AKC group is the Golden Retriever?
Sporting Group
The smallest of all dog breeds are in what AKC group?
Toy
What country did the Boxer came from?
Germany
Referring to conformation, name 1 type of dog’s bite
- Level
- Overshot
- Scissors
- Undershot
What type of ear carriage does a Collie have?
Semi-prick
What type of foot has two center toes noticeably longer than the inside and outside toes of the foot?
Hare foot
What doe the term “level back” mean?
When the height at the withers is the same as the height over the top of the loins
Referring to rear quarter conformation, what is the term called when a dog’s hocks turn in toward each other with the hind feet toeing out?
Cow-hocked
What type of dog’s coat is shiny and sleek and lies very close to the skin?
Smooth coat
What is the name of the grooming tool designed to cut through mats without destroying the coat?
Mat Comb
What is the name of the basic brush used for regular brushing and to remove loose hair?
Bristle Brush
What is the term that describes a dog with both parents belonging to the same breed, and who are themselves of unmixed descent?
Purebred
What type of tail has a long fringe of hair that covers either part or all of the tail?
Plume tail
What is the term that describes a dog that has one parent of one breed, and another parent of a different breed?
Crossbred
What are two purposes of using an undercoat rake when grooming a dog?
- To loosen up the coat
2. To remove dead hair
You should not purchase a puppy younger than how many weeks old?
7
What is the term for a list of particular dog’s ancestors for three or more generations?
Pedigree
In a pack of dogs, what is the name of the dominant dog most often initiating pack activity?
Pack leader or alpha dog
What are 2 general ways dogs communicate?
- Vocalization
- Body Posture
- Smells
- Scents
- Direct contact
Socialization, or lack thereof, has the most impact on shaping a dog’s temperament and behavior during the first _____to_______weeks of life
12-16 weeks
What is another name for a relaxed or natural body posture?
Baseline posture
Which body posture is assumed by dogs that are preparing to attack, and if forced, will bite and fight?
Offensive threat
What is the purpose of place training a puppy a dog?
To teach them to stay in a specific area or place
What is the goal of positive training?
To help the dog do the right thing and than reward him for it
What does the term “targeting” mean?
Teaching your dog to touch or follow your hand
In 4-H showmanship, what is the first and most important thing to do in stacking your dog?
Get control of the dogs head
What breed of dog is stacked differently from other breeds in a Showmanship class?
German Shepherd
In Showmanship, when stacking your dog, once you get control of the hear, what is the next step?
To position the front legs
When gaiting your dog in Showmanship and you are approaching the judge, why should you stop 3-4 feet in from of him/her?
So the judge had room to look at the front conformation of your dog
Describe how to show a dog’s bite.
Pull the lips back from his front teeth
Name 2 Showmanship patterns
- down and back (1dog)
- down and back (2dogs)
- Triange pattern
- L pattern
- T pattern
Who decides whether or not you can bait in a showmanship class?
judge
Up to how many bones are in a dog’s skeleton?
319
Describe the type of hair that makes up a dog’s undercoat.
Finer, smaller and softer hairs
What does a dog use his canine teeth for?
Capturing, grasping and tearing prey
In what 4 areas are a dog’s taste buds located?
- front of lips
- sides of lips
- tongue
- mouth
What is the best way to prevent the transmission of diseases?
Regular hand washing
What is the name of the viral infection that attacks the central nervous system in all warm-blooded animals, resulting in paralysis and death?
Rabies
What is the most common internal parasites in dogs?
Roundworms
What are the categories of nutrients necessary in a dog’s diet?
- water
- carbohydrates
- fats
- protein
- vitamins
- minerals
What is the normal body temperature range in dog’s?
100.5F to 102.5F
