Model Multiple Choice

Question 1

The general appearance of the Gordon Setter is

(a) well balanced, upstanding, built for activity and endurance
(b) stylish dog, galloping lines, build can be compared to a weight carrying hunter
(c) strong and powerful, without lumbar; balanced and full of quality; conformation proportionate

Answer 1

b

Question 2

The eyes of the Irish Setter are:

(a) wide open, almond shaped with tight lids, set slightly obliquely; dark hazel in colour
(b) medium sized, round, well set in; alert, kind expression; dark in colour
(c) not too large, shaped like an unshelled almond, set level; dark hazel to dark brown colour

Answer 2

c

Question 3

The gait of the English Setter

(a) long, unhurried stride with great drive from the rear
(b) free and graceful action, suggesting speed and endurance; head naturally high
(c) extended and fast trot, with powerful impulsion from rear; head raised

Answer 3

b

Question 4

The characteristics of the Pointer

(a) Aristocratic. Alert with appearance of strength, endurance and speed.
(b) Noble. Proud attitude with smooth outlines.
(c) Elegant. Light, dry, lean structure embodies beauty and strength.

Answer 4

a

Question 5

Pointer: General outline a series of _______ ______; a strong but ______ appearance

Answer 5

Graceful curves, lissom (~lithe or limber)

Question 6

Pointer: One word describing characteristics – a_____

Answer 6

Aristocratic

Question 7

Pointer: Skull (lean / fine / medium) in breadth, in proportion to length of ______

Answer 7

Medium, foreface

Question 8

Pointer: Stop (slight / well defined / pronounced) and occipital bone (indistinct / well defined / pronounced)

Answer 8

Well defined, pronounced

Question 9

Pointer: Muzzle somewhat (straight / convex / concave) giving a slightly ____-_____ appearance

Answer 9

Concave, dish-faced

Question 10

Pointer: Eyes - ____ ___ ____ ___ ___ __(set); ______ _____(colour)

Answer 10

Midway between occiput & nostrils, hazel or brown

Question 11

Pointer: Ears - _____(length); ____ ___ _____(shape);_____ ___(set); ____ ____ ___ ___(carried)

Answer 11

Medium, slightly pointed tips, fairly high, lying close to head

Question 12

Pointer: Neck (short / medium / long) , muscular and (slightly / well) arched

Answer 12

Long, slightly

Question 13

Pointer: Bone of forelegs described as ___(shape)

Answer 13

Oval

Question 14

Pointer: 3 words/terms describing the pasterns ___ ___ ____

Answer 14

Any of: lengthy, strong, resilient, slightly sloping

Question 15

Pointer: In the body, which bones are well spaced and prominent? ____

Answer 15

Haunch

Question 16

Pointer: Feet are round and cat-like. T / F

Answer 16

F

Question 17

Pointer: Tail - ____(length); ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ __ ___(carried); ____(action in movement)

Answer 17

Medium, level with back & no upward curl,

lashing

Question 18

Pointer: In movement, a hackney action is permitted. T / F

Answer 18

F

Question 19

Pointer: Coat - 5 words/terms used ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Answer 19

Any of: fine, short, hard, evenly distributed, smooth, straight, sheen

Question 20

Pointer: Colour(s) ____ _____ ____ ____ _____ ____

Answer 20

Lemon & white, orange & white, liver & white,

black & white, self-colour, tri-colour

Question 21

Pointer: Height – Dogs ____; Bitches ____

Answer 21

d: 63-69cm (25-27ins);
b: 61-66cm (24-26ins)

Question 22

Aristocratic. Symmetrical and well built all over

Answer 22

Pointer

Question 23

In movement, the tail should lash from side to side

Answer 23

Pointer

Question 24

Skull of medium breadth, stop well defined and occipital bone pronounced. Muzzle somewhat
concave giving a slightly dish-faced appearance. Well-developed soft lip

Answer 24

Pointer

Question 25

English Setter: E____ in appearance and movement

Answer 25

Elegant

Question 26

English Setter: Skull is ______ from ear to ear; muzzle moderately _____ and fairly _____

Answer 26

Oval, deep, square

Question 27

English Setter: Nose is always black. T / F

Answer 27

F

Question 28

English Setter: Eye shape is ______

Answer 28

Oval

Question 29

English Setter: Ears set (high / low), hanging in ___ ____ close to the cheek

Answer 29

Low, neat folds

Question 30

English Setter: Pasterns (long / medium / short), strong, round and (straight / sloping)

Answer 30

Short, straight

Question 31

English Setter: Body length is (long / moderate / short); back is (long / moderate /short)

Answer 31

Moderate, short

Question 32

English Setter: Stifles well bent and thighs long from hips to hock. T / F

Answer 32

T

Question 33

English Setter: Feet have well arched toes __ __ __ ___ ___

Answer 33

Protected by hair between them

Question 34

English Setter: Tail - ____ ___ ___ ___ ___(set); ___ (length); ___ ___ ___ __ __ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ____(carriage)

Answer 34

Almost in line with back, medium, in a plane not higher than level of back – lively and slashing

Question 35

English Setter: Describe feathering on tail ___ __ __ __ ___ __ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Answer 35

Feathering (flag) from root of tail to tip, increasing in length in the middle and then tapering to tip

Question 36

English Setter: Head carriage in movement is n___ h___

Answer 36

Naturally high

Question 37

English Setter: From back of head, coat is (long / short) and (fine / coarse / silky)

Answer 37

long, silky

Question 38

English Setter: What is ‘belton’? ____

Answer 38

Flecked

Question 39

English Setter: Give 4 varieties of belton colours. B____, O_____, L____, L_____

Answer 39

Blue, orange, lemon, liver

Question 40

English Setter: Height – Dogs _____; Bitches _____

Answer 40

d: 65-59cm (25½-27ins);
b: 61-65cm ( 24-25½ins)