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VTA 150 Life Stages, Nutrition, And Husbandry > Dog Breeds > Flashcards

Dog Breeds Flashcards

1
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What does AKC stand for?

A

American Kennel Club

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2
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How many AKC breeds are there?

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161 breeds

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3
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Brachycephalic

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Short nosed

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4
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IVDD

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Intervertebral Disc Disease

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5
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Dystocia

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Difficult labor

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6
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Cesarean

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Delivering newborns via abdominal incision

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Hypothyroidism

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Decreased thyroid function

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Main Characteristics of the Sporting Group

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Assists hunters with feathered game,
active, alert, likeable
10-16yrs lifespan

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9
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Examples of Sporting Group Dogs

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Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever

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Main Characteristics of the Hound Group

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Pursuer warm blooded quarry, tracking, flushing out and driving game
Sight hounds and scent hounds
Vocal
10 to 16 yr lifespan

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Examples of The Hound Group

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Dachshund, basenji

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Main Characteristics of the Herding Group

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Move livestock
Work closely with human shepherds
Highly trainable

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13
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Examples of the Herding Group

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GSD, Australian shepherd

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Main characteristics of the Working Group

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Many jobs: pulling sleds, rescue work, guard livestock

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Examples of the Working Group

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Siberian Husky, Doberman Pinscher, Boxer

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Main Characteristics of the Terrier Group

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Developed to work independently

Feisty and energetic

17
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Examples of the Terrier Group

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Airedale, JRT

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Main Characteristics of the Toy Group

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Lap dogs
Dared down to size to become the perfect companion, attentive, and affectionate
Tend to be yappy

19
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Examples of the Toy Group

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Pug, chihuahua

20
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Main Characteristics of the Non Sporting Groupd

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Two things in common: wet noses and four legs

Carried sizes, coats, personality, and appearance

21
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Examples of the Non Sporting Group

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Bulldog, Shiba Inu

VTA 150 Life Stages, Nutrition, And Husbandry (4 decks)

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