Introduction of Dog

How many times more sensitive is the dogs sense of smell than our own?

1 million

How many times more sensitive is a Dogs sense of smell than mans?

1 million times more

In most Dogs all growth in length of long bone is complete by _______ months of age

10

About how many breed of dogs are recognized by AKC

150

Upper jaw contains what type and how many teeth?

3 incisors, 1 canine, 4 premolars, 2 molars

Lower jaw contains what type and how many teeth?

3 incisors, 1 canine, 4 premolars, 3 molars

How many dogs are in the U.S.

53 million (1 in 3 homes own a dog)

Pedigree

A record of an animals ancestry

What is the external auditory canal?

A short tube which runs vertically, then turns horizontally toward the eardrum

Cartilage

A smooth surface which helps the joint move easily and helps to absorb any concussion as the dog's weight comes down on the leg

Skeleton

A system of bony levers moved by muscles which are anchored crucial points on the bones

Spine

A tube made up of individual bones called vertebrae linked together by strong ligaments

What does the intervertebral disc do?

Absorbs excessive shock and movement

Bitch

Adult female dog

Dog

Adult male dog

Herding Dogs

Basic shape, selected for obedience Collie

How does de-barking a dog rob them of their voice?

Because their bark is used for self-expression

Large Fighting Dogs

Big, strong dogs with powerful jaws to grab and hold men or other animals Mastiffs, bulldogs

What are sporting dogs?

Bird dogs, dogs with feathers Pointers, setters, retrievers, and spaniels

Bone growth requires fuel and this is provided by _______ ___________

Blood vessels

The spaces between the fine bony struts (trabecullae) are filled in the young animal with ______ ___________, replaced by ______ as the dog gets older

Bone marrow, fat

What is anchored by ligaments in which permit a given degree of movement in specific directions?

Bones

Which breed is primarily use and recognized as a carriage or coach dog? A) Bulldog B) Boston Terrier C) Dalmatian D) Poodle

C

Which of the following breeds is also called a "rat terrier" because of its ability to hunt rats and other rodents? A) Shih Tzu B) Boston Terrier C) Manchester Terrier D) Yorkshire Terrier

C

Which of the following breeds is the foundation breed for all English hunting spaniels? A) English setter B) Brittany C) Springer spaniel D) American cocker spaniel

C

There are two types of Welsh Corgi: The ______________, which has a long tail, and the ____________44, which has a short tail.

Cardigan, Pembroke

Rodenticide

Chemical substance used to kill rats and mice

What is the smallest dog?

Chihuahua (averages 4 Ibs. and 5" tall)

Small Hunting Dogs

Compact dogs with great tenacity for hunting as a pack or putting down underground burrows Terries

Which of the following breeds was developed in the United States? A) Poodle B) Bulldog C) Dalmatian D) Boston Terrier

D

What is a female dog called?

Dam

Mongrel or Mutt

Dog of mixed ancestry where no one breed can be recognized

Puppy

Dog under 1 year old

Purebred

Dog whose ancestors all belong to the same breed

What are the 3 basic skull shapes?

Dolichocephalic, Brachycephalic, Mesocephalic

Whelp

Either an unweaned puppy, or to give birth to a litter of puppies

What does the pinna do?

Fairly mobile, its muscles move it to follow sound; leads into the external auditory canal

True or false: greyhounds can run at speeds of up to 65 miles per hour

False

True or false: the Komondor breed is unique because of its very long, flowing hair coat

False

True or false: the boxer is a long-lived dog and often reaches 20 years of age

False

True or false: the purebred bloodhound is very aggressive and impetuous

False

True or false: the average life span of a dog is 10-13 years

False Correct answer: 12-15 years

True or false: Flat bones begin in the fetus as cartilage structures, which are replaced by true bone on the latter weeks of pregnancy.

False Correct answer: Long bones (instead of flat bones)

True or false: Once the dog has stopped growing the periosteum becomes relatively inactive, although if a fracture occurs and needs repairing, it can stay inactive in that area

False Correct answer: it becomes active again in that area

True or false: The tallest dog is the Great Dane

False Correct answer:Irish Wolfhound (34" tall)

Explain the difference in staring during fearful aggression and dominant aggression

Fearful aggression: wide-eyed look; skin is drawn back, exposing the whites of the eyes and often the pupils Dominant aggression: the pupils will probably be constricted, daring eye contact and fixed on your every move

The weakening of a bone can be avoided by the inside filled with ___________________

Fine bony struts or trabecullae

What was probably the initial aim of tail docking certain breeds?

Force aggression by preventing adequate expression of submission

How does the coat help prevent the dog from overheating?

Give an insulating layer to reduce problems with overheating

What is the Dam's mother called?

Granddam (maternal)

What the Sire's mother called?

Granddam (paternal)

What is the Dam's father called?

Grandsire (maternal)

What is the sire's father called?

Grandsire (paternal)

What is the fastest dog?

Greyhound

Litter

Group of puppies born at one time

Growth plates (epiphyseal plates)

Growth in length occurs in regions of the bone near the joints

Slipped disc

Happens in older dogs, vertebral discs become less fluid and its spine less supple

Explain why a sight Hound that may be running at full speed and end up tripping over something?

Has poor stereoscopic vision of all, except for a narrow field of view directly ahead of them

What does the middle ear include?

Incorporates the tympanic membrane and the tympanic cavity

The bones are linked together at_____________ which act like shock absorbers

Joints

Why is a Dogs nose wet?

Kept moist by the secretions of special cells which is stimulated when new doors are detected

Why is a Dogs nose wet?

Kept moist by the secretions of special cells, stimulated when new doors are detected

Carnassials

Large, strong shearing teeth

What can be considered as a tubular structure with a joint or articulation at each end?

Limb bone

Two major types of bone on the dogs skeleton

Long bones (tubular bones like the limb bones and spine) and flat bones (the skull, pelvis, and shoulder blade bones)

Through the center of the spines tube runs ______ _______ which houses the precious spinal cord

Neural canal

Is a dog a nose or mouth breather?

Nose

What are Hound dogs?

Oldest group 2 types (hunt by sight; very tall, good vision, fast) Greyhound, Afghan Hound (Hunt by scent; smaller dogs, nose to the ground, best sense of smell) Beagle, etc.

What does OFA stand for and what does it do?

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Tests dogs for hip displacement

Placental membrane

Period preceding a dog estrus

What is the area at the back of the mouth where the trachea and the esophagus begin?

Pharynx

Mountain Dogs

Powerful dogs for guarding herds and flocks in mountains, with thick coats and plenty of fat Pure an Mountain Dog, Bernese Mountain Dog

Scenting, Tracking Dogs

Powerful dogs with a good nose, capable of following a scent (the ears are said to stir the air and "lift" scents) Bloodhound, Basset Hound

What part of the dogs eye makes the eye glow in the dark?

Retina

Proestrus

Sac that contains newborn; must be removed before the baby can breathe

Running Dogs

Slim, sleek Dogs with long legs, capable of great speed Saluki, Afghan Hound, Greyhound, Lurcher, Deerhound

What is a Toy dog?

Smallest dog (4-16 Ibs) long lifespan, used for pleasure and companionship, small and hairy

What is the most highly developed sense?

Smell

What are Herding Dogs?

Some large, heavily coated, great endurance, cattle or sheep in the name

What supplies the nutrition to the inside layer of the articular cartilage?

The artieries

Heat period

The estrus of females

How does the inside of a tubular bone prevent it from becoming too thick and heavy?

The older bone is reabsorbed and remodeled, keeping the actual bony wall or cortex the same thickness

Conformation

The size, shape, and form based on what an ideal animal of the species should look like

Why do short-nosed breeds have breathing problems

The soft plate can cause respiratory problems because it is effectively pushed further back into the head which constricts the pharynx making mouth breathing very difficult for some dogs

What is the problem of short-nosed breeds when it comes to respiration?

The soft plate is pushed further back into the head which constricts the pharynx making mouth breathing very difficult.

Why may it be hard for docked dogs to signal submission

They have no way to put their tail between their legs

Water Dogs

Tight, curly coat which sheds water well Poodles, Water Spaniel

A dog is designed for......?

To chase, capture, kill, and its prey

What do dogs use their voices for?

To express themselves, raising the pitch or volume of their bark to indicate frustration or emotion

Why do dogs wage their tails?

To show pleasure or as an invitation to come for a walk or to play

True false: the waging of a dog's tail shows pleasure while other positions show fear, submission or aggression

True

True or false: Most of a Dogs brain is involved with senses and recognition and very little is available for association of ideas

True

True or false: The Great Dane was developed and used for hunting wild boar and bear

True

True or false: a Dog has 40 times the number of brain cells involved in scent recognition than the number in a human

True

True or false: border terries were developed by farmers and shepherds for the purpose of helping drive out Fox, which played havoc on sheep flocks

True

True or false: does a Dogs nose have a much larger sensory area which increased sensitivity

True

True or false: in young growing dogs the inner layer of the periosteum is actively growing and producing bone, increasing the diameter of the bone

True

True or false: is the middle war sensitive to sound by application

True

True or false: most dogs breath primarily through their mouth

True

True or false: most of our breeds of dogs have been bred in just the past 150 to 280 years

True

True or false: setters are given their name because of the half setting stance they take when pointing game

True

True or false: the Rottweiler was used as a herding dog to drive cattle to and from market

True

True or false: the Skye terrier traces its origin back to a Spanish shipwreck off the island of Skye in the Scottish hebrides

True

True or false: the dogs can move their ears to follow sounds

True

True or false: the ears are extremely mobile and can turn to follow sounds

True

True or false: the growth plates are areas where cartilage is still being produced as an advancing layer behind the growth plate, in the metaphysis

True

True or false: the heaviest dog is the St. Bernard

True

True or false: the insulating layer of a Dogs coat reduces problems with overhearing

True

True or false: the miniature schnauzer is a of German origin

True

True or false: the original bulldogs were vicious, courageous, and almost insensitive to pain

True

True or false: when a Dogs is happy there is a distinct brightening of the eyes

True

What are the 4 types of Bute a dog might have?

Undershot, overshot, scissor bite, and/or level bite

Why do dogs pant?

Use evaporation through their respiratory tract to regulate heat

What are dogs whiskers used for?

Used for feeling in the dark

How do water dogs use their tails?

Uses the, as a rudder for swimming

Visible signs of how your dog is feeling can be shown by its _________ ___________ and also by its _______

Whole body, face

What are Non-sporting dogs?

Wide variety, don't fit in any other class, generally used as pets Bulldog, Chow-Chow, Lhasa Apso, Dalmatian, etc

What class of dog serves people by pulling sleds, protecting property, guide dogs, detect bombs or narcotics? (Think big, Eskimos, snow)

Working dogs

Where do the eyes sit?

Zygomatic arch

Anemia

A condition where the blood is lacking red blood cells

Crossbred

A dog whose parents belong to different breeds

What is between each vertebra?

A fibrous pad called intervertebral disc (thin)

What dog can't bark?

Basenji

Which of the following breeds is a steady, muscular dog with a characteristic gait much like that of a bear? A) Collie B) Herman Shepherd C) old English Sheepdog D) Welsh Corgi

Cs

Which breed is recognized as the oldest breed of dog on the American continent? A) Pug B) Pekingese C) Italian Greyhound D) Chihuahua

D

True or false: the bull terrier dates back to ancient Egypt when bull fights were permitted and well attended

False

Estrus

Females heat period or season

Colostrum

First milk produced by mother

What does the cranium do?

House the brain

What is the average size of the olfactory area in a human and in a dog?

Human= 1/2 square in. Dog= 21 square in.

Where does man have eccrine glands located? Where are the dogs eccrine glands?

Human= skin. Dog= paws

natural selection

If a certain physical element becomes beneficial to a species over a period of time, then those animals with the particular modification become more successful at surviving and therefore more numerous

What can't you stare at a dog in the eye?

It results in a challenge

Styptic

Substance used to stop bleeding by causing the blood to clot

What class of dog is bred for digging out small animals from burrows and are ferocious fighters?

Terrier

Which of the following breeds is short-lived and often doesn't reach 10 years of age? A) Boxer B) Doberman Pinscher C) Great Dane D) Rottweiler

A

What receives blood from a ring of arteries inside the joint capsule?

The epiphysis

nutrient foramen

The main shaft of each bone is supplied by one or two large nutrient arteries which enter the bone through a hole in the shaft

True or false: Each joint is surrounded by a joint capsule which contains the joint synovial fluid.

True

True or false: Dogs sweat through their paws

True

True or false: Norwegian elk hounds were developed for hunting elk

True

True or false: Tomarctus is an animal that is considered to be the "father" of modern dogs

True

How do dogs use their tails to communicate?

Wage their tails to show pleasure or as an invitation to come for a walk or to play, can be lowered as part of an aggression display, or tucked under in fear and submission

Gestation

period from conception to birth

Pedigree

A record of a purebred Dogs ancestry

Congenital

Present at birth

What is a male dog called?

Sire

Where does the Sagittal crest end?

The occipital bone

What is the stop on a Dogs head?

The point where the Sagittarius crest ends and the skull outline drops down to the nasal bones

Dog descend from what?

Wolves

Canine

related to dogs; doglike