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Stage 1 - Introduction Flashcards

1
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Which breeds are from the Toy Group

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Shih Tzu, Italian Greyhound, Cavalier King Charles, Poodle

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The United States almost experienced zero population growth in the 1950’s What does this mean?

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The birth rate almost equaled the death rate.

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What were professional groomers called who tended to the grooming of French aristocratic dogs?

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Demoiselles

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The groomer is responsible for all of the following, except:

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Grooming a pet, grooming schedule, alerting owner to possible health issues or problems, but not diagnosing a pet

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The Komondor is part of which AKC breed group.

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The Working Group

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The dogs in the Toy Group were bred especially to

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Bring joy and delightfulness into the lives of their owners

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The Kennel Club of England first officially registered the poodle as a breed in

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1874

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What is the occiput on a dog?

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The base of the skull; the area between the head and the neck

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What are the spiky barbs called on a feline tounge?

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Papillae

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A hairball is a mass of hair that collects in the stomach or intestine of an animal that accumulates as the animal swallows while licking it’s coat. T or F

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True

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10
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A dog’s height is measured at her

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withers

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11
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A prick ear is __; A drop ear is __.

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Erect, folded

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The word “poodle” is derived from the foreign words “pudelin” and “pudel”. This is due to the face that poodles originated from:

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Germany

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A groomer must be aware of “dewclaws” because:

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They are located above other claws on the inner aspected.
They could be located on all paws.
They are not used for walking and should always be trimmed.

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14
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Once a groomer has recieved their certification:

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They will be ready to work, but will still need to keep up on the latest grooming techniques and equipment, and should attend grooming seminars and shows.

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15
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What is baying?

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A sound that is like a bark, howl, and whine combined and that is particular to Hounds.

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16
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What purposes did cats serve in Ancient Egypt?

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Rodent control, killing of poisonous snakes, and cat statues protect burial sites.

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In order for a dog to be properly deemed a purebred, she needs:

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Pedigree, Utility, Typology, and Ancestry

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18
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Titivating means:

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Personal grooming

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19
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Histamine reactions in humans are caused by a cat’s

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Fel D 1 glycoprotein, dander, and pollen on their fur

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20
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When a purebred dog is not recognized by the AKC, it can be registered for the purpose of record keeping with the

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Foundation stock service

21
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Careful attention should be taken with the removal of all fleas and ticks

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From the pet’s bedding and entire household,
Because pets may have allergies to the saliva and bites,
By using specialized parasite elimination products and shampoos.

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The poodle’s lion style clip was originally created:

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To help dogs swim better while keeping vital organs and joints warm.

23
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There are an estimated ___ puppy Mills in the U.S. that produce more than ___ puppies a year

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4000; half a million

24
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When grooming the various wrinkle skin dogs and cats you should

A

clean and dry wrinkles to avoid infection

25
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Which breed group contains dogs that were bred primarily and specifically to be companion dogs?

A

The Toy Group

26
Q

When evaluated a dog for grooming you should look for

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Foxtails in their coat, ears, or between their toes.

27
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At what point will you have the hardest time assessing what the dominant breed is of a mixed-breed dog

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When it is a puppy

28
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On a dog, the barrel is also known as the:

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chest

29
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The dogs of the ___ group are known to nip at the heels of their human family members, namely those that are children

A

herding

30
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Why is it important to groom the specific attributes of the dog

A

Help a hefty dog appear slimmer, hide unsightly imperfections, and accentuate good features

31
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What breed of dog was the official dog of the court during the reign of King Louis XV?

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Poodle

32
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In Ancient Egypt, citizens were penalized with death for killing cats. T or F

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True

33
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The stifle is

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located above the hock and near the flank in the hind leg.

34
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What is true about dogs in the Toy group

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They can have big attitudes and may go toe to toe with a much bigger dog,
They have delicate physiologies and care should be taken with handling,
They are usually easier to control, manipulate, restrain and work around

35
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Both dysplasia and luxating patella

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are caused by genetic defect of the hips or knees

36
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Which of the following is true about dewclaws

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Some dogs are born with front dewclaws only and do not have rear dewclaws

37
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Which breed group contains the most dogs that require stripping to maintain their natural appearance

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Terrier group

38
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During what historical period was the pedigree system put in place

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The Victorian Era

39
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Historically, the ___ believed cats to be creatures of the devil

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Crusaders

40
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What AKC group is the Boston Terrier listed in?

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Non-sporting group

41
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What is the focus of the AKC

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It is an organization focused on pure-bred dogs

42
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What do cats have a dislike for being bathed

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They do not like to be forced into any situation

43
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Name three types of canine ear

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Bat ears, drop years, hound ears

44
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What are papillae?

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Small, round or cone-shaped protuberances on the top of the tongue that contain taste buds.

45
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Dogs can smell things that humans cannot, because

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They have more nasal membrane than humans

46
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During what period did American families supplement their yearning for loving companionship by acquiring companion animals such as dogs and cats?

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Great depression to after World War II

47
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Which of the following is false regarding dogs of the Sporting Group?

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The Spaniels and Setters of the group can be overly insensitive

48
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Where was the first official cat show located?

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London

49
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As a professional groomer, you will need be familiar with

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The anatomy of both dogs and cats

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