Intermediate Questions

What are the names of the 2 submissive behaviors a dog might exhibit?

(1) Active Submission (2) Passive Submission

Give 2 reasons why dogs should never be left unattended on a tie out.

(1) Hang themselves (2) Get tangled up (3) Attacked by another dog

What are 2 reasons why a dog might exhibit play bow behavior?

(1) If they have done something wrong (2) To let you know they meant no harm (3) To play

Name 5 of the 6 main ear types

- Bat Ear - Button Ear - Drop Ear - Prick Ear - Rose Ear - Semi-prick Ear

Name the 5 types of showmanship patterns.

- Down and Back - Double Down and Back - Triangle Pattern - "L" Pattern - "T" Pattern

What are the 2 types of hindquarters?

- Normal Angulated Hindquarters - Straight Stifles

Name 5 types of internal parasites found in dogs.

- Roundworms - Hookworms - Whipworms - Tapeworms - Heartworms - Giardia

Name 2 types of forequarters

- Straight Front - Down in Pastern - Knuckled Over

How much of a dog's body weight comes from the skeletal muscles (give range)?

1/3 to ½ of the dog's body weight comes from the skeletal muscles

What is the 4-H therapy dog program Ohio offers to youth that teaches youth how to make animal-assisted activities visits with their dogs?

4-H Pet PALS

How many total vertebrae do dogs have (give range)?

50 to 52 total vertebrae

Describe bandy legs on a dog's hindquarters.

A dog with bandy legs has legs that bend outward, like bowed legs.

What are the purposes of a dog's incisors?

A dog's incisors are used to nibble, bite and groom.

What does the term "release word" mean?

A release word is a word you use to tell your dog the exercise is finished.

Who should you purchase a purebred puppy from?

A reputable breeder

What does the term anthelmintic mean?

A type of deworming medication (deworming agent)

How is a whip tail carried?

A whip tail is one which is carried straight, stiff, and pointed

Name, in order from front to back, the 3 parts making up a dog's backline.

Back, Loin, and Croup

What respiratory disease is caused by an H3N8 influenza virus?

Canine influenza "dog flu"

Designer dogs are what type of dogs typically sold for high prices?

Cross breeds

What is the fifth vestigial digit called that all breeds are born with on each front foot?

Dewclaw

What are dogs in a breed show judged on?

Dogs in a breed show are judged on their confirmation and how close they are to the standard.

What is another word for a round eye shape?

Full or globular

What breed of dog was founded by Captain Max von Stephanitz?

German Shepherd Dog

What type of parasite is Giardia intestinalis, which causes Giardia in dogs?

Giardia intestinalis is a protozoan found in the upper small intestines of vertebrates. Giardia is usually picked up from containment water.

The Saluki is in what AKC Group of dogs?

Hound Group

Describe the difference when asked to show a dog's bite versus showing a dog's teeth.

If the judge asks to see the bite, the front teeth are shown. If the judge asks to see the teeth, then the sides are also shown,

What is the purpose of a dog's quick?

It supplies blood to the nail.

How often should you groom dogs with long coats?

Long coats need grooming at least every other day.

What skull shape does a Labrador Retriever have?

Mesocephalic

How can you reduce the incidence of prostate cancer and eliminate the chance of testicular cancer in male dogs?

Neutering the male dog

The major source for North American breeds of dogs, such as the Alaskan Malamute, descended from what type of wolf?

North American Wolf

What is the thick, tough cover of the paw cushion called?

Pad

. How can you achieve properly trimmed toenails for showmanship?

Properly trimmed nails are achieved by regularly trimming them every week or so, depending on the normal activity of the dog

The Dalmatian is an example of a breed having what type of bite according to the AKC breed standard?

Scissors bite

What does setting the near side of your dog's feet mean?

Setting the side closest to you

What is the name of the brush that has densely set wire teeth effective at removing mats and dead coat from log, wire, and curly-coated dogs?

Slicker brush

Which dog's sense is better developed than in any other domestic animal species?

Smell

What is the definition of stress?

Stress is the body's reaction to changes in the environment

What are the 2 major divisions of a dog's nervous system?

The central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)

Where should you position a small dog on the showmanship table?

The front feet are placed near the center front edge of the table.

What is the name of the dog's pads that bear most of his weight?

The large metacarpal pads

When performing the "L" Pattern, where is the most difficult part of the pattern performed?

The most difficult part of the patterned is at that farthest corner where you switch hands.

What species of roundworms or ascarids is common to dogs?

The species common dogs is Toxocara canis

Define the 2 ways the term "whelp" is used.

The term whelp, used as a verb means "to give birth to puppies," but whelp, used as a noun, refers to "an unweaned puppy"

Why should you not make direct eye contact with the judge during the gaiting pattern?

There is no need to make direct eye contact with the judge during the gaiting pattern. Too much head movement will distract from the picture of your dog gaiting around the ring.

Why can short-nosed dogs, like Pugs, easily become overheated?

These short-nosed dogs have a narrowed and shortened respiratory. They can easily become overheated because they have a tough time increasing their rate of panting.

What types of feet have toes that are connected by a membrane?

Webbed feet

While medium-coated breeds of dogs vary greatly from one breed to another, what do they all have in common in reference to their medium-length coats?

While medium-coated breeds may differ greatly from one breed to another, they all have a thick, weather-resistant coat that evolved for survival in the elements.

The Cane Corso is in what AKC Group of dogs?

Working Group