4H Skillathon questions Junior 2020

What does the acronym AKC stand for?

American Kennel Club

What is another name for a relaxed or natural body posture?

Baseline posture

What style of scissors should you use to trim the hair between a dog's pads?

Blunt ended scissors

What is the name of the basic brush used for regular brushing and to remove loose hair?

Bristle brush

What does a dog use his canine teeth for?

Capture, grasp and tear prey

Referring to rear quarter conformation, what is the term called when a dog's hocks turn in toward each other with the hind feet toeing out?

Cow hocked

What is the term that describes a dog that has 1 parent of one breed and another of a different breed?

Crossbred

Name 2 Showmanship patterns

Down and back, triangle pattern, L pattern l, T pattern

Name 2 areas where a dog's taste bugs are located.

Front and sides of the lips, tongue and mouth

In 4-H Showmanship, what is the first and most important thing to do in stacking your dog?

Gaining control of the head

What breed of dog of stacked differently form other breeds in a Showmanship class?

German Shepherd

What is the name of the country the Boxer came from?

Germany

What is the type of foot that has 2 center toes that are noticeably longer than the inside and outside toes of the foot?

Hare foot

In what AKC group is the Border Collie?

Herding Group

In what AKC group is the Beagle?

Hound Group

What is the name of the grooming tool designed to cut through mats without destroying the coat?

Matt comb

Dogs showing this type of body posture are preparing to attack, and if forced, will bite and fight.

Offensive threat

What is the definition of a "crossed" Dog?

One whose parents represent 2 different breeds

When gaiting your dog in Showmanship and you are approaching the judge, why should you stop 3-4 feet in front of the judge?

Stopping too close to the judge does not allow them to see the front confirmation of your dog

What does the term "targeting" mean?

Teaching your dog to touch or follow your hand

You should not purchase a puppy younger than how many weeks old?

7 weeks

What were the first animals domesticated or tamed by humans?

The dog

Who decides whether or not you can use bait in a showmanship class?

The judge

What is the best way to prevent the transmission of diseases?

Vaccinations and proper handwashing

What are 2 categories of nutrients necessary on a dog's diet?

Water, vitamins

In what AKC group of dogs is the smallest breeds of all the dog Breeds?

Toy Group

What is the normal body temperature range in dogs?

100.5 - 102.5

Socialization, or lack thereof, has the most impact on shaping a dog's temperament and behavior during the first __________________ to __________________ weeks of life. (must give range.)

12 to 16 weeks

Up to how many bones are in a dog's skeleton?

319

How many active toes do dogs have on each foot?

4 toes of each foot, a total of 16 toes

How many total teeth do adult dogs have?

42 permanent teeth

Name one type of bite in relation to a dog's conformation.

Overshot, undershot, level, scissor

What is a list of particular dog's ancestors for 3 or more generations called?

Pedigree

What is the type of tail called that has a long fringe of hair on the tail that covers either part of the tail or all of the tail?

Plume

In Showmanship, when stacking your dog, once you get control of the head, what is the next step?

Position the front legs

Name 1 principle of operant conditioning.

Positive reinforcement, positive punishment, negative reinforcement, negative punishment

Describe how to show a dog's bite.

Pull the dogs lips back from the front teeth and turn the nose toward the judge

What is a dog that is usually less than 12 months of age called?

Puppy

What were Beagles bred to hunt?

Rabbits

What is the mane of the viral infection that attacks the central nervous system in all warm-blooded animals, resulting in paralysis and death?

Rabies

What is the most common internal parasite in dogs?

Roundworm

What type of ear carriage does a Collie have?

Semi-prick

What breed of dogs come from the Shetland Islands of Scotland?

Shetland Sheepdog

What type of dog's coat is shiny and sleek, and lies very close to the skin?

Smooth coat

Describe the type of hair that makes up a dog's undercoat?

Softer hair for warmth and water proofing

In what AKC group is the Golden Retriever?

Sporting Group

What are 2 purposes of using an undercoat rake when grooming a dog?

To loose up the coat and remove the dead undercoat

What is the purpose of place training a puppy of dog?

To teach your dog to stay in one spot

What does the term "level back" mean?

When the height at the withers is the same as the height over the top of the loins.

What is the term that describes a dog with both parents belonging to the same breed, and who are themselves of unmixed decent?

pure breed