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2018 Junior Questions Flashcards

1
Q

How many active toes does a dog have on each foot?

A

4

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2
Q

How many total teeth does an adult dog have?

A

42

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3
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What is a dog that is usually less than 12 months of age called?

A

Puppy

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4
Q

What were the first animals domesticated or tamed by humans?

A

Dogs

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5
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What does the acronym AKC stand for?

A

American kennel club

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6
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What breed of dogs came from the Shetland Islands of Scotland?

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Shetland Sheepdog

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7
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What animal were Beagles bred to hunt?

A

Rabbits

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8
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In what AKC group is the Whippet?

A

Hound Group

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9
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In what AKC group is the Border Collie?

A

Herding Group

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10
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In what AKC group is the Golden Retriever?

A

Sporting Group

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11
Q

The smallest of all dog breeds are in what AKC group?

A

Toy

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12
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What country did the Boxer came from?

A

Germany

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13
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Referring to conformation, name 1 type of dog’s bite

A
  1. Level
  2. Overshot
  3. Scissors
  4. Undershot
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14
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What type of ear carriage does a Collie have?

A

Semi-prick

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15
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What type of foot has two center toes noticeably longer than the inside and outside toes of the foot?

A

Hare foot

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16
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What doe the term “level back” mean?

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When the height at the withers is the same as the height over the top of the loins

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17
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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?

A

Cow-hocked

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18
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What type of dog’s coat is shiny and sleek and lies very close to the skin?

A

Smooth coat

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19
Q

What is the name of the grooming tool designed to cut through mats without destroying the coat?

A

Mat Comb

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20
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What is the name of the basic brush used for regular brushing and to remove loose hair?

A

Bristle Brush

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21
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What is the term that describes a dog with both parents belonging to the same breed, and who are themselves of unmixed descent?

A

Purebred

22
Q

What type of tail has a long fringe of hair that covers either part or all of the tail?

A

Plume tail

23
Q

What is the term that describes a dog that has one parent of one breed, and another parent of a different breed?

A

Crossbred

24
Q

What are two purposes of using an undercoat rake when grooming a dog?

A
  1. To loosen up the coat

2. To remove dead hair

25
Q

You should not purchase a puppy younger than how many weeks old?

A

7

26
Q

What is the term for a list of particular dog’s ancestors for three or more generations?

A

Pedigree

27
Q

In a pack of dogs, what is the name of the dominant dog most often initiating pack activity?

A

Pack leader or alpha dog

28
Q

What are 2 general ways dogs communicate?

A
  1. Vocalization
  2. Body Posture
  3. Smells
  4. Scents
  5. Direct contact
29
Q

Socialization, or lack thereof, has the most impact on shaping a dog’s temperament and behavior during the first _____to_______weeks of life

A

12-16 weeks

30
Q

What is another name for a relaxed or natural body posture?

A

Baseline posture

31
Q

Which body posture is assumed by dogs that are preparing to attack, and if forced, will bite and fight?

A

Offensive threat

32
Q

What is the purpose of place training a puppy a dog?

A

To teach them to stay in a specific area or place

33
Q

What is the goal of positive training?

A

To help the dog do the right thing and than reward him for it

34
Q

What does the term “targeting” mean?

A

Teaching your dog to touch or follow your hand

35
Q

In 4-H showmanship, what is the first and most important thing to do in stacking your dog?

A

Get control of the dogs head

36
Q

What breed of dog is stacked differently from other breeds in a Showmanship class?

A

German Shepherd

37
Q

In Showmanship, when stacking your dog, once you get control of the hear, what is the next step?

A

To position the front legs

38
Q

When gaiting your dog in Showmanship and you are approaching the judge, why should you stop 3-4 feet in from of him/her?

A

So the judge had room to look at the front conformation of your dog

39
Q

Describe how to show a dog’s bite.

A

Pull the lips back from his front teeth

40
Q

Name 2 Showmanship patterns

A
  1. down and back (1dog)
  2. down and back (2dogs)
  3. Triange pattern
  4. L pattern
  5. T pattern
41
Q

Who decides whether or not you can bait in a showmanship class?

A

judge

42
Q

Up to how many bones are in a dog’s skeleton?

A

319

43
Q

Describe the type of hair that makes up a dog’s undercoat.

A

Finer, smaller and softer hairs

44
Q

What does a dog use his canine teeth for?

A

Capturing, grasping and tearing prey

45
Q

In what 4 areas are a dog’s taste buds located?

A
  1. front of lips
  2. sides of lips
  3. tongue
  4. mouth
46
Q

What is the best way to prevent the transmission of diseases?

A

Regular hand washing

47
Q

What is the name of the viral infection that attacks the central nervous system in all warm-blooded animals, resulting in paralysis and death?

A

Rabies

48
Q

What is the most common internal parasites in dogs?

A

Roundworms

49
Q

What are the categories of nutrients necessary in a dog’s diet?

A
  1. water
  2. carbohydrates
  3. fats
  4. protein
  5. vitamins
  6. minerals
50
Q

What is the normal body temperature range in dog’s?

A

100.5F to 102.5F

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