Body Scoring And Nutrition

Question 1

What kind of breeds have trouble breathing during vigorous exercise?

Answer 1

Brachycephalic breeds

Question 2

What kind of breeds are prone to cruciate ligament injuries, arthritis and hip dysplasia?

Answer 2

Large breeds

Question 3

How much exercise should a puppy get and why?

Answer 3

5 minutes per month of age, twice a day.
This is because a puppy’s bones and muscles are not yet fully developed so over-exercising can cause growth and joint problems.

Question 4

How much exercise to herding and gun dogs generally need?

Answer 4

60-90 minutes daily as well as high intensity exercise at intervals and plenty of mental stimulation

Question 5

How much exercise do terriers need?

Answer 5

Around 60 minutes of exercise daily and plenty of mental stimulation

Question 6

How much exercise do scent hounds need?

Answer 6

60-90 minutes daily and they love the outdoors

Question 7

How much exercise do sight hounds need?

Answer 7

20 minutes twice a day and a couple of hard sprint workouts a week

Question 8

How much exercise do toy breeds need?

Answer 8

Around 10-15 minutes twice a day

Question 9

What is the ideal body condition of a dog?

Answer 9

• you can feel the dogs ribs with a thin layer of overlaying fat
• you can see a clear waistline
• you can see a visible tummy tuck

Question 10

What are the causes of obesity?

Answer 10

• over feeding
• wrong type of food being given
• not enough exercise
• medications such as steroids
• neutering
• medical conditions

Question 11

What are the affects if obesity?

Answer 11

• joint pain
• diabetes
• respiratory problems
• heart disease
• quality of life
• shortened life span
• costly vet bills

Question 12

What causes a dog to be underweight?

Answer 12

• under fed
• fussy eating
• food intolerance
• medical conditions
• depression
• medication
• stray

Question 13

What are the effects of being underweight?

Answer 13

• less fat to insulate
• skin and coat problems
• organ dysfunctions due to malnutrition
• fragile bones
• costly vet bills
• lethargy

Question 14

How many teeth to dogs have?

Answer 14

Adults have 42 and puppies have 28

Question 15

Why is water needed in the diet?

Answer 15

• hydration
• temperature regulation
• vitamin and mineral absorption
• digestion

Question 16

Why is protein needed in the diet?

Answer 16

Cell growth, repair of muscle and tissue and its a source of energy. There are 20 amino acids required by a dog

Question 17

Why are carbohydrates needed in the diet?

Answer 17

They are a source of energy and fiber. Dogs can survive without carbohydrates but they do have the ability to digest and utilise some

Question 18

Why are fats needed in the diet?

Answer 18

Fats are the main source of energy for a dog. Unsaturated fats are needed for heart and brain health as well as joints and mobility. Omega 3 and 6 are needed for healthy skin and coat. However saturated fats cause weight gain and clogged arteries

Question 19

What are the fat soluble vitamins and their roles?

Answer 19

A - vision, growth, reproduction and immunity
D - absorption of calcium
E - fertility, immunity and anti-aging
K - blood clotting

Question 20

What are the water soluble vitamins and their functions?

Answer 20

B complex - release of energy from food, absorption and metabolism, cell structure and nerve transmission
B12- Amino acid metabolism
C - antioxidant, collagen formation, maintenance of mucous membranes

Question 21

Why are minerals needed in the diet?

Answer 21

• formation of bone and cartilage
• transportation of oxygen in the blood
• normal function of muscles and nerves
• production of hormones

Question 22

What are the major minerals?

Answer 22

• calcium
• phosphorous
• potassium
• sodium
• chlorine
• sulphur
• magnesium

Question 23

What are the trace minerals?

Answer 23

• iron
• zinc
• copper
• molybdenum
• selenium
• iodine
• manganese
• cobalt