Intermediate Questions Flashcards
What does DHLPP stand for?
Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptosporosis, Parvo Virus, Parainfluenza
What is the most common of the internal parasites in dogs?
Roundworms/ascarids
What is a Designer Dog?Why are they controversial?
A. A crossbred dog between two purebred dogs
B. Because they are crossbred and are often sold at very high prices. It is difficult to know which parent the offspring will most resemble in looks and behavior.
In reference to heartworms, what are the microfilariae?
The living larvae released by the female mosquito directly into the dogs bloodstream.
What type of behavior do dogs exhibit when they are in defensive threat posture?
Fear or submission and aggression
Why should all dogs be trained to the pre novice level of obedience?
So that they will be good members of the family. Obedience is a way for you and your dog to become closer. It also makes your dog more socially acceptable and welcome by others.
Kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease. What are the three most common viruses and bacteria involved in causing kennel cough?
Canine parainfluenza Virus, Canine Adenovirus type 2 and Bordetella
Name the four types of feet?
Cat foot, Hare foot, flat foot, splay foot
What do whiskers do?
Whiskers are special touch sensitive hairs. They are sensitive to vibrations in the air currents helping dogs sense presence, size, shape and texture of nearby objects. They help protect the eyes, help dog judge width of an opening and how close he is to the ground.
What are the symptoms of Coronavirus?
Depression and loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea which is foul smelling.
Why should you never scream and run if approached by a dog?
Screaming and/or running can excite a dog. They are prey animals and their prey instinct tells them to chase and catch something that is running away.
Name two ways dogs communicate visually
Facial expressions, positioning body, positioning ears, positioning tail.
To what part of the dog does the adult tapeworm attach itself?
The lining of the small intestine
What is the difference between show the dogs bite and showing the dogs teeth?
In showing the dogs bite, the front teeth of the upper and lower jaws are exposed. In showing the teeth, the sides are also shown.
Besides obedience, showmanship, rally and agility, name three other activities your dog can participate in and earn AKC titles
Earthdog Trials, Field Trials, Hunt Tests, Herding Trials, Canine Good Citizen, Barn Hunt
