Stage 1 - Introduction Flashcards
Which breeds are from the Toy Group
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?
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?
Demoiselles
The groomer is responsible for all of the following, except:
Grooming a pet, grooming schedule, alerting owner to possible health issues or problems, but not diagnosing a pet
The Komondor is part of which AKC breed group.
The Working Group
The dogs in the Toy Group were bred especially to
Bring joy and delightfulness into the lives of their owners
The Kennel Club of England first officially registered the poodle as a breed in
1874
What is the occiput on a dog?
The base of the skull; the area between the head and the neck
What are the spiky barbs called on a feline tounge?
Papillae
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
True
A dog’s height is measured at her
withers
A prick ear is __; A drop ear is __.
Erect, folded
The word “poodle” is derived from the foreign words “pudelin” and “pudel”. This is due to the face that poodles originated from:
Germany
A groomer must be aware of “dewclaws” because:
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.
Once a groomer has recieved their certification:
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.
What is baying?
A sound that is like a bark, howl, and whine combined and that is particular to Hounds.
What purposes did cats serve in Ancient Egypt?
Rodent control, killing of poisonous snakes, and cat statues protect burial sites.
In order for a dog to be properly deemed a purebred, she needs:
Pedigree, Utility, Typology, and Ancestry
Titivating means:
Personal grooming
Histamine reactions in humans are caused by a cat’s
Fel D 1 glycoprotein, dander, and pollen on their fur
When a purebred dog is not recognized by the AKC, it can be registered for the purpose of record keeping with the
Foundation stock service
Careful attention should be taken with the removal of all fleas and ticks
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.
The poodle’s lion style clip was originally created:
To help dogs swim better while keeping vital organs and joints warm.
There are an estimated ___ puppy Mills in the U.S. that produce more than ___ puppies a year
4000; half a million
