Showmanship Tips Flashcards
How much do you feed your dog?
Two cups in the morning and two cups in the evening.
Temperature of dogs?
102 degrees on average, but each dog is a little different so take your dog’s temperature regularly.
What are some benefits of your dog’s food?
Skin & coat quality, digestive health, and keeps your dog’s ideal body condition.
What is an external parasite? Give examples.
Fleas, ticks, and mites.
Your Dog’s age?
14 months old
How is heartworm spread from dog to dog?
By mosquitoes
What dog disease may be prevented by vaccination?
Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Rabies, and Lymes.
Where did the breed originate from?
Germany
How long will a female dog remain in season?
21 days
What group is your dog’s breed in?
Sporting
What is an internal parasite? Give examples.
Heartworm, tapeworm, ringworm, whipworm, hookworm, and roundworm.
What is the normal gestation period of a dog?
63 days
What was your dog bred to do?
Point, track, and retrieve wild game
What is the bump at the rear of the skull in most dog breeds called?
Occiput
What is the protein level of your dog food?
26%
How many teeth?
42
What is the normal heartbeat of a dog?
120 beats per minute
What type of food do you feed your dog?
Purina Pro Plan Adult Large Dog, Savor® Shredded Blend-Chicken & Rice Formula
Any special care for your dog?
Brush out winter coat
What dog ailment may be caused by change of diet, milk, too much grease or overeating?
Diarrhea
How do you remove a tick imbedded on a dog?
Dab rubbing alcohol on the tick - it will cause the tick to release
What are the main types of nutrients?
Proteins, vitamins, minerals, water, and carbohydrates.
What is the process of giving birth called in dogs?
Whelping
What does it mean to dock a dog’s tail?
Surgically shorten or remove the tail
How often each year will a female dog come into season?
Twice
The jaws, lips, and nose make up what part of the dog?
Muzzle
How old are most dog breeds when reaching sexual maturity?
9-10 months old
What disease is characterized by circular, scaly area and where the hair has been lost?
Ringworm
What vaccines do you give your dog?
Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Rabies, and Lymes.
You can buy a multipurpose vaccine called DHLPP which takes care of Distemper, Hepatitis (CAV-2), Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza.
What is the cause of ringworm in dogs?
Fungus
How often do you feed your dog?
Two times a day
Your Dog’s breed?
German Wiredhair Pointer
How often do you give vaccines to your dog?
Most are yearly, but some can be every three years.
