CVA Exam Review: Unit 4

In the _________ position, the ears are pulled forward, causing the skin on the head to wrinkle. A. Alert. B. Neutral. C. Submissive. D. Back.

A. Alert

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

"Scrunched eyes" is a characterstic of ____________ dogs. A. Threatening. B. Submissive. C. Scared. D. None of the above.

A. Threatening

A slow, methodical tail wag is a _________ posture. A. Threatening. B. Neutral. C. Friendly. D. Submissive.

A. Threatening

Dogs may pant when they are anxious or stressed. A. True. B. False.

A. True

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

A. True

Torn clothing or red marks resulting from a bite can be viewed as a threat. A. True. B. False.

A. True

___________ behaviors are those that are shown in social situations in which the dog feels threatened or challenged. A. Antagonistic. B. Agonistic. C. Aggressive. D. Assertive.

B. Agonistic

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

B. Akita

Non-threatening behaviors are also called _________. A. Agonistic. B. Appeasement. C. Antagonistic. D. None of the above.

B. Appeasement

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

Asking a client if their dog is aggressive is a productive question. A. True. B. False.

B. False

By gently stroking and talking softly to a dog, they will accept you within five minutes. A. True. B. False.

B. False

Fearful dogs are the least likely to bite a person. A. True B. False

B. False

Submissive dogs often bark or growl. A. True. B. False.

B. False

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

B. Greyhound

____________ a dog's behavior while in the clinic will help the veterinarian. A. Ignoring. B. Observing. C. Correcting. D. All of the above.

B. Observing

A dog that is _________ aggressive may chase you down the street, but a _________ aggressive dog won't. A. Defensively, offensively. B. Offensively, defensively. C. Submissively, offensively. D. None of the above.

B. Offensively, defensively

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

In addition to observing all parts of a dog's body, you should also be aware of the __________ of their behavior. A. generality B. context C. closeness D. functionality

B. context

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

Dogs with ___________ ears are difficult to interpret because they are not capable of much movement. A. Pricked. B. Floppy C. Cropped D. None of the above.

C. Cropped

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

When a tail is held low on the body or tucked, this is a __________ posture. A. Threatening. B. Neutral. C. Defensive. D. Friendly.

C. Defensive

Yawning, licking and grooming can be ____________ behaviors. A. Aggressive. B. Submissive. C. Displacement. D. Replacement.

C. Displacement

If a dog acts fearful when you try to give him a treat, you should? A. Be patient, and continue trying to get him to take the treat. B. Attempt to gently pet the dog's feet and legs. C. Drop the treat on the floor. D. Attempt to gently pet the dog's head.

C. Drop the treat on the floor

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

C. Female

Aggression is defined as behaviors that result in __________ of the opponent. A. Flight B. Submission C. Harm D. Death

C. Harm

When attempting to lift a small dog, always control the _____? A. Front legs. B. Back legs. C. Head. D. None of the above.

C. Head

This toy breed 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

A vertically raised lip is considered a ___________ posture. A. Submissive. B. Friendly. C. Threatening. D. Neutral.

C. Threatening

How can you sex a kitten? A. You cannot sex them until they are an adult B. You can obviously tell between the genders C. The females have less of a distance between the anus and the vagina

C.The females have less of a distance between the anus and the vagina

A dog that is a fear biter may exhibit which sign? A. Tail tucked. B. Avoidance of eye contact. C. Pulled back upper lip. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above

Characteristics of a dog's eyes that you need to pay attention to are? A. Direct stare or avoidance of eye contact. B. Pupil size. C. How open the eyes are. D. All of the above.

D. All of the above

Dogs communicate using? A. Scent B. Vocalization C. Body Posture D. All of the above

D. All of the above

How can you tell the difference between a defensive grin and a submissive grin? A. Submissive grinning dogs have more closed eyes. B. Submissive grinning dogs may lick their lips. C. Defensive grinning dogs keep their eyes wide open. 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

Protective aggression occurs when __________. A. The owner shakes hands with someone outside the dog's social group. B. The owner is hugged by someone outside the dog's social group. C. The owner is handed a package from someone outside the social group. 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 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

If a dog's eyes are darting around and constantly scanning, the dog is showing? A. Aggression. B. Anxiety. C. Fear. D. Both B and C are correct.

D. Both B and C are correct

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

Changes in a dog's mood: A. is always a gradual process B. is easy to predict. C. is solely determined by their body language D. can be subtle and difficult to read

D. can be subtle and difficult to read

True or False. Calicos are mostly white.

True

A dog that is ___________ stands very straight, and may lean forward. A. Neutral. B. Aggressive. C. Alert. D. Friendly.

C. Alert