2019 Junior Showmanship Questions Flashcards
How many total teeth do mature dogs have?
42
What was the first animal tamed by humans?
Dogs
What does it mean when we say dogs are social animals?
They want to be around humans and other dogs
Name 3 of the seven groups of dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club
(1) Sporting, (2) Hound, (3) Working, (4) Terrier, (5) Toy, (6) Non-Sporting, (7) Herding
What were hounds originally bred to do?
Hunt
Which AKC group has the widest variety of breeds of dogs, varying in their looks, size,
and actions?
Non-Sporting Group
What does it mean when a dog has an undershot bite?
The front teeth of the upper do not reach as far forward as the front teeth of the lower
jaw when the mouth is closed
What type of ear carriage does a Pug have?
Button ear carriage
What eye shape does a Dachshund have?
Almond
Name 2 of the five 5 basic coat types
(1) Smooth, (2) Medium, (3) Long, (4) Wirehaired or Broken, (5) Curly
Name 2 types of nail clippers used to trim dogs’ nails.
(1) Guillotine style, (2) Scissor style, (3) Pliers type
Why is it best to bring a new dog or puppy home in the morning?
So he has all day to get to know you and will be more likely to settle down and fall
asleep at night.
What is “targeting”?
Teaching your dog to touch or follow your hand
What is the general term for dogs that search for missing persons?
Search and Rescue Dogs
How many toes does a dog have on each foot, not including the dewclaw?
Four
How many teeth do puppies have?
28
What is the range of a dog’s normal body temperature?
100.5o F to 102.5o F
Name 2 types of external parasites that might be found on or attached to your dog’s
skin?
(1) Fleas, (2) Ticks, (3) Lice, (4) Mites
In which organ can adult heartworms be found in a dog?
Heart
What is the range of the normal resting heart rate for most adult dogs?
60-160 beats per minute (bpm)
Name 2 categories of nutrients needed by dogs
(1) Water, (2) Carbohydrates, (3) Fats, (4) Protein, (5) Vitamins, (6) Minerals
How many bones are in a dog’s skeleton?
Up to 319
What is the purpose of the axial skeleton?
To protect internal organs
What is another name for a dog’s phalanges?
Toes or Digits (accept either)
What purpose does the fatty inner layer of the pad serve?
It serves as a shock absorber
What happens to a dog’s hair as the hours of daylight grow shorter?
The hair grows thicker
How many pads are on a dog’s hind foot?
5
How many sets of teeth do dogs grow in a lifetime?
2
What is the purpose of a dog’s premolar teeth?
To cut and hold meat
What is the largest and most visible organ of a dog’s body?
Skin
What is body condition scoring?
A way to standardize the evaluation of whether dogs are overweight or underweight
What is the first sense a dog develops?
Touch
What animals do dogs appear to be most like, inheriting their keen senses of hearing,
sight, and smell?
Wolves
What is it called when dogs give birth to their puppies?
Whelping
What is a sire?
The father or male parent
What is the main purpose of a Bloodhound’s long, drop ears?
To gather scents
In what AKC group is the Vizsla?
Sporting
The Miniature Schnauzer is in what AKC group?
Terrier
What type of tail carriage does a Bulldog have?
Screw tail
What organization’s purpose is to improve the areas of training, placement, and
utilization of Assistance Dogs?
Assistance Dogs International, Inc. (ADI) (Do not accept just the acronym)
What are the 3 types of Assistance Dogs?
(1) Guide dogs; (2) Hearing dogs; (3) Service dogs
In Showmanship, how do you show your dog’s bite to the judge?
You pull the dog’s lips back from its front teeth
In Showmanship, what is the first step in stacking your dog?
To get control of his head
Name 2 kinds of internal parasites that might be found in puppies or dogs.
(1) Roundworms, (2) Hookworms, (3) Whipworms, (4) Tapeworms, (5) Heartworms, (6)
Giardia
What species of tick is the main carrier of the bacteria that causes Lyme disease?
Deer tick (also known as black-legged tick) (Accept either)
If you come across a dog hit by a car, what is the first thing you should do and why?
(1) Muzzle the dog and (2) Because a dog in pain is likely to bite
Dog food comes in 3 forms. Name all three.
(1) Dry, (2) Semi-moist, (3) Canned
In Showmanship, at what gait do most breeds move around the ring?
Controlled Trot (accept trot)
In Showmanship, if doing a courtesy turn, how many circles should you make before you
begin your pattern?
1 circle
What is it called when you remove a female’s reproductive organs so she cannot have
puppies?
Spay
