Vocab Week 1

Question 1

Carding

Answer 1

The technique of removing undercoat from the follicles with the use of a carding tool or shedding rake.

Question 2

Undercoat

Answer 2

the short, soft, dense hair that supports the outer coat

Question 3

Coat King

Answer 3

The Mars Coat King Stripping Comb is the perfect tool for stripping large areas of matted fur in a short amount of time. The stainless steel teeth easily remove loose, shedding hair from thick undercoats without painfully pulling or damaging your dog’s sensitive skin.

Question 4

Breed Standards

Answer 4

Individual breed descriptions written by the parent breed clubs which define the ideal dog based on correct structure, temperament, coat type, etc. “blue print” to the perfect animal of that breed. Sets goals for breeders to improve their programs. Varies by country.

Question 5

Canine Teeth

Answer 5

The two upper and two lower large, conical, pointed teeth lateral to the incisors and anterior to the premolars.

Question 6

Occiput

Answer 6

Back point of the skull.

Question 7

Rustic Coat

Answer 7

A coat that is left natural with a somewhat unkempt appearance. Tight ringlets/cords with a woolly texture.

Question 8

Utility

Answer 8

The job a dog is bred for.

Question 9

Variety

Answer 9

Certain breeds are bred with a variety of size/coat types. Ex: Collie has 2 coat types, rough or smooth. Poodle has 3 size varieties, toy, mini and standard.

Question 10

Go To Ground

Answer 10

When vermin take refuge underground and dogs pursue them in their burrows.

Question 11

Spay Coat

Answer 11

A coat that has changed in color and texture because the dog was spayed/ neutered.

Question 12

Spring Game

Answer 12

Flush; to drive birds from cover, forcing them to fly away for spring.