California Certified Veterinary Assistant Final Review - Breed Identification - Unit 4

Which hound breed is best known for racing? A. Greyhound B. Beagle C. Irish Wolfhound D. Basset Hound

A. Greyhound

Which toy breed has significant skin wrinkles and protruding eyes? A. Pug B. Yorkshire Terrier C. Miniature Pinscher D. Pomeranian

A. Pug

Hunting dogs rely on their ________. A. Sense of smell. B. Eyesight. C. Ears. D. Speed.

A. Sense of smell.

The tabby cat has __________ lines but the tiger has ___________ lines. A. Swirled, straight. B. Straight, swirled. C. Straight, straight. D. Swirled, swirled.

A. Swirled, straight.

. Looking at a cat's nose, ears and eyes should help identify a breed. A. True. B. False.

A. True.

Which dog originated in Japan and was a fighting dog? A. Great Dane. B. Akita. C. Bullmastiff. D. Doberman pinscher.

B. Akita.

Which hound dog does not bark, but instead makes yodeling and chortling noises? A. Afghan hound. B. Basenji. C. Norwegian elkhound. D. Rhodesian ridgeback.

B. Basenji.

Which is the smallest canine breed? A. Shih Tzu B. Chihuahua C. Toy Poodle D. Silky Terrier

B. Chihuahua

Which breed has a bluish-black tongue? A. Bulldog. B. Chow. C. Dalmatian. D. American Eskimo.

B. Chow.

This dog breed comes in 2 variations: Pembroke and Cardigan A. Australian Cattle Dog B. Corgi C. Belgian Shepherd D. Collie

B. Corgi

Which breed is prone to congenital deafness and skin allergies? A. Bichon Frise. B. Dalmatian. C. Shar Pei. D. Lhasa Apso.

B. Dalmatian.

A standard poodle will weigh less than 10 pounds when fully grown. A. True. B. False.

B. False.

Which terrier breed does not make good swimmers due to their short legs? A. Airedale B. Scottish Terrier C. Jack Russell Terrier D. Fox Terrier

B. Scottish Terrier

Boston Terriers have __________. A. Long, wirey hair coats. B. Ears that fold over and long pointed noses. C. Brachycephalic heads that give them a smooshed-in face D. Gained their reputation due to "Toto" on the Wizard of Oz.

C. Brachycephalic heads that give them a smooshed-in face

Which cat will you likely see most often in practice? A. DLH. B. DMH. C. DSH. D. Tabby.

C. DSH.

Which hound dog breed is pre-disposed to back problems? A. Greyhound. B. Basenji. C. Dachshund. D. Beagle.

C. Dachshund.

Most calico cats are __________. A. Sterile. B. Male. C. Female. D. Deaf.

C. Female.

A Great Dane is a mix of a Mastiff and a/an _________? A. Akita. B. Greyhound. C. Irish Wolfhound. D. Great Pyrenees.

C. Irish Wolfhound.

The ________ is very energetic and bright, making training them relatively easy. A. Bull terrier. B. Westie. C. Jack Russell. D. Airedale terrier.

C. Jack Russell.

This toy breed is is less than 10 pounds and is characterized by its white, long flowing haircoat. A. Westie. B. Bichon frise. C. Maltese. D. None of the above.

C. Maltese.

The ____________ looks like a scaled down version of a collie. A. Border collie. B. Corgi. C. Sheltie. D. Aussie.

C. Sheltie.

Which retriever has water resistant qualities to their haircoat? A. Golden retriever. B. Labrador retriever C. Chesapeake Bay retriever D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Labs typically come in which color? A. Yellow. B. Black. C. Chocolate. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

Which breed will need to be groomed regularly? A. Lhasa Apso. B. Keeshond. C. Chow. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

Which retriever enjoys the water? A. Golden retriever. B. Labrador retriever. C. Chesapeake Bay retriever. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above.

Which cat/cats are good for people with allergies due to their fine haircoat? A. Siamese B. Sphynx C. Rex D. Both B and C

D. Both B and C

Which cat breed is good for people with allergies due to their fine haircoat? A. Siamese. B. Rex. C. Sphynx. D. Both B and C.

D. Both B and C.

Which breed seems to have a predisposition to cancer and heart conditions? A. Doberman. B. Great Dane. C. Akita. D. Boxer.

D. Boxer.

The ___________ has a higher than average rate of hip dysplasia. A. Corgi. B. Aussie. C. Collie. D. German shepherd.

D. German shepherd.

The ________ cat does not have a tail. A. Abyssinian. B. Scottish Fold. C. Maine Coon D. Manx.

D. Manx.

Which often misunderstood breed is restricted in some states and cities? A. Fox Terrier B. Bull Terrier C. Cairn D. Staffordshire Terrier

D. Staffordshire Terrier