ANSC 250 Quiz 1

Which of the following is the most accurate comparison of a declaw procedure in cats to something that would be done to humans.

A declaw procedure would be like amputating each of your fingers to the first knuckle

Which of the following are behavioral changes we see in domesticated cats that we do not see in their wild counterpart?

Being more curious Being more friendly Meowing as a form of communication

A (two words) __________________________ is a written description of the ideal dog of a certain breed that a breeder would strive to produce. This is also what is used to judge an animal during a conformation show (such as a dog show, like the Westminster dog show).

Breed standard

The _________________ is a written description of the ideal specimen of a particular breed of animal. This is what is used to help judges in conformation shows decide which animals would be considered best of breed or best of show.

Breed standard

How are cats linked to the spread of the Black Death (bubonic plague) in Europe?

Cats were killed in mass by people, and thus were unable to control the rat population largely responsible for the spread of the disease

Which of the following is the type of dog produced by breeding two known purebred dogs of different breeds together (example: a golden retriever and a poodle)?

Crossbreed

Which breed did we look at in class as an example of a successful backcross project to lower the uric acid levels present in the entire breed?

Dalmation

Which of the following processes occurs within a population of animals over many generations?

Domestication

Which of the following breeds would be likely to suffer from brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS)?

English bulldogs Boston terriers Pugs (flat faced breeds)

Which historical movement and pseudoscience was the driving force behind the original development of purebred dog breeding? This was also used to justify racist agendas and genocide throughout history.

Eugenics

A tiger used to perform in a circus, who is both friendly and tame towards humans, is considered to be domesticated.

False

According to the American Pet Products Association, fewer than half of all U.S. households owns at least one pet.

False

All breeders equally contribute to the overproduction of pets we see in shelters.

False

Domestication and taming are the same process, and both involve only one individual animal that is wild, and making it more accustomed to living with humans over the course of its lifetime.

False

Every breed of dog went through a separate domestication process from one another.

False

The breed standard for a breed is required to be written in conjunction with animal welfare and veterinary medical experts to ensure they are healthy and humane for the animals.

False

The earliest a cat can become pregnant is 6 months.

False

The human-animal bond only benefits the human owner. Animals tend to not receive the same emotional and physical benefits from the relationship.

False

The process of taming and domestication are the same process, and these terms can be used interchangeably

False

When thinking about the domestication of the dog, we know for certain where, when, and how domestication took place. There are no remaining questions on this process for this species.

False

A ________________ animal is a domesticated species that was not socialized to humans and retains wild behaviors

Feral

A ________________ animal is one that is of a domesticated species, but was not socialized to humans at a young age and is thus fearful of us

Feral

The working functions we find in many working dogs are based off of modified ____ behaviors.

Hunting

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a companion animal?

Kept purely for their monetary value

We see ____________ physical and behavioral variety in cat breeds than in dog breeds overall.

Less

Which of the following behaviors would you be most likely to see in a herding dog?

Nipping at the feet or heels

Which of the following are included in the gun or sporting dog group? Select ALL answers that apply for credit.

Pointers Retrievers Setters

A male dog of a certain breed wins Best in Show at the National Dog Show. Every breeder of his breed wants to use this male dog in their breeding program. As a result, he becomes the father of 100 different litters of puppies over his lifetime, becoming the most common male in the breed. As a result, more dogs of this breed become related to one another (many half-siblings are born). Additionally, if it is found that he is a carrier for a genetic disease, he has now passed this along to many of his offspring across the breed. What situation does this best describe?

Popular sire syndrome

Which of the following breeds would be at risk of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)? Select ALL that apply for credit.

Pug English bulldog

Which of the following produces the most consistent results when breeding?

Purebred

Historically, and even around the world today, dogs are ________________ of human garbage, which likely explains why they were so interested in humans and became a domesticated species in the first place.

Scavengers

What type of dogs are built to be fast hunters? These are the sprinters and not endurance runners

Sighthounds

A dog is a ______________ of animal, but a golden retriever is a ___________ of dog.

Species; breed

A ________________ animal is an individual animal who is not afraid of or dangerous to humans

Tame

A ________________ dog is used to describe dogs that are bred to be smaller than their normal counterparts, often created by breeding runts of litters together each generation.

Teacup

What type of dog is bred for pest control?

Terriers

_________________ are a type of dog that were bred to kill pests, especially those that require the dogs to dig and burrow into underground tunnels.

Terriers

What makes cats so good at reproducing? Select ALL that apply for credit.

They start reproducing at a young age They cycle over and over within one season Gestation is relatively short, especially compared to humans

A backyard breeder is considered someone who breeds their animal with no health or breeding goals in mind. This would include people breeding to make quick money, because they think their animal should have offspring, or just because they can and want to.

True

A cat is able to get pregnant as early as 4 months of age.

True

Any species of animal can be considered a companion animal as long as it is kept for the purposes of companionship for the owner. The purpose for keeping the animal is more important than the species of the animal kept for an animal to receive the "companion" label.

True

Cats have spines on their penises to induce ovulation in females at the time of mating.

True

It is illegal for even veterinarians to perform ear cropping and tail docking in certain countries around the world.

True

Most of the domesticated cats we are familiar with today are considered landraces and not breeds or mixes.

True

Sighthounds are built for speed, while scenthounds are built for endurance and tracking skills.

True

The domestication of cats occurred as early as 11,000 years ago in at least two locations (Ancient Egypt and somewhere in Asia).

True

When dogs mate, they will enter a copulatory tie which locks the male and female together for some time. This is a normal part of the mating process, and not something to be concerned about.

True

While a livestock guardian dog will fight a predator if needed, this is not the main purpose of their job.

True

What is the wild ancestor of the dog?

Wolf