2019 Intermediate Showmanship Questions Flashcards
Why can short-nosed dogs, like Pugs, easily become overheated?
They have a tough time increasing their rate of panting because of a narrowed and
shortened respiratory tract
The Saluki is in what AKC Group of dogs?
Hound Group
The Cane Corso is in what AKC Group of dogs?
Working Group
What does the term “release word” mean?
A word you use to tell your dog the exercise is finished
How many total vertebrae do dogs have (give range)?
50 to 52
Define the 2 ways the term “whelp” is used
Whelp = to give birth to puppies; (2) Whelp = an unweaned puppy
The major source for North American breeds of dogs, such as the Alaskan Malamute,
descended from what type of wolf?
North American wolf
What breed of dog was founded by Captain Max von Stephanitz?
German Shepherd Dog
The Dalmatian is an example of a breed having what type of bite according to the AKC
breed standard?
Scissors
Name 5 of the 6 main ear types
(1) Bat; (2) Button; (3) Drop (also accept Hanging); (4) Prick; (5) Rose; (6) Semi-Prick
What is another word for a round eye shape?
Full or Globular (accept either)
How is a whip tail carried?
Straight, Stiff, and Pointed
What types of feet have toes that are connected by a membrane?
Webbed feet
Name 2 types of forequarters.
(1) Straight Front; (2) Down in Pastern; (3) Knuckled Over
Describe bandy legs on a dog’s hindquarters.
Legs that bend outward, like bowed legs
What are the 2 types of hindquarters?
(1) Normal angulated hindquarters; (2) Straight stifles
While medium-coated breeds of dogs vary greatly from one breed to another, what do
they all have in common in reference to their medium-length coats?
They all have a thick, weather-resistant coat that evolved for survival in the elements
(ice, snow, underbrush, water)
What is the name of the brush that has densely set wire teeth effective at removing mats
and dead coat from long, wire, and curly-coated dogs?
Slicker brush
How often should you groom dogs with long coats?
At least every other day
. What is the purpose of a dog’s quick?
It supplies blood to the dog’s nail