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Breed Tests: Terrier Group L2-00-19 Cover Sheet KUSA Kennel Union of Southern Africa BREED TESTS: TERRIER GROUP L2-00-19 COVER SHEET LEARNER JUDGE: DATE: MENTOR: DATE: APPROVED / NOT YET APPROVED INSTRUCTIONS Please follow these instructions carefully. You are welcome to consult your assigned Mentor for guidance. 1. You need to successfully complete the following fifteen (15) compulsory Breed Tests before you may fill a judging appointment in this group. Note: If you wish to accept an invitation for an appointment in the future, make sure that you allow sufficient time before that appointment to successfully complete this module (Breed Tests) and the next module (Breed Hallmarks Assignment), otherwise you will not be permitted to judge this group at a Non-Championship show. 2. You need to consult the current breed standards – available on the KUSA website – in order to answer the questions correctly. (www.kusa.co.za/index.php/documents/breed-standards). 3. Complete your tests as follows: a) Work on a computer, laptop, or tablet. You must have MS Word loaded. b) Save the document as YourName_Breed.docx (or .doc) c) Place the cursor after the question thread (…) and type your response. d) Save your work regularly. e) Delete all superfluous line breaks as you complete your work. f) Please do not save as a .pdf document or .jpg image g) Send the completed document as an Email, Messenger, or WhatsApp attachment to your assigned Mentor (consult your Mentor to establish the preferred submission method). 4. The pass mark for all Breed Tests is 100%. You will not be permitted to progress further without this successful completion. 5. If initially unsuccessful, you will have the opportunity to revise or redo the Breed Tests until a successful pass mark is attained. 6. It will be to your own benefit to work diligently on this module and avoid attempting to copy from someone else, which will serve little purpose in preparing you for the task of judging. 7. All successfully completed Breed Tests must be stored in your Portfolio. 8. Additional Breed Tests on the rest of the Group may be completed on a voluntary, supplementary basis. Breed Tests – Terrier Group 1 AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER (AKC Breed standard: 01/05/03) 1. The high-set, uncropped ears should be …. (1) 2. Name the acceptable colours of the American Staffordshire Terrier. …. (1) 3. What nose colours would you expect to find on an American Staffordshire Terrier? …. (1) 4. The American Staffordshire Terrier’s forelegs are set rather wide apart to …. (1) 5. How would you describe the gait of the American Staffordshire Terrier? …. (1) 6. Describe the ribbing of the American Staffordshire Terrier. …. (1) 7. How does the breed standard describe the general impression of the American Staffordshire Terrier? …. (1) 8. Describe the shape and length of the muzzle. …. (1) 9. The coat is short, close, and soft to the touch, and glossy. True or false? …. (1) 10. The tail is low set, …. , in comparison to size. (1) 11. Where in the skull are the eyes positions? …. (1) 12. What is the key phrase in the breed standard that ensure straight front legs? “No …. (1) 13. The neck is of medium length. What is the first keyword used in the breed standard’s description of the neck? …. (1) 14. What is the shape and colour of the American Staffordshire Terrier’s eyes? …. (1) 15. How would you describe the head of the American Staffordshire Terrier? …. (1) 16. Give the heights of dogs and bitches. …. (1) 17. Describe the “slopes” you would find when examining the fairly short back of the American Staffordshire Terrier …. (1) 18. What kind of bone would you expect to find on the American Staffordshire Terrier? ,,,, (1) 19. Would you expcet to find deslap on the American Staffordshire Terrier’s neck? Yes or no? …. (1) 20. Pink eyelids are permitted. True or false? …. (1) SCORE: 20 % AUSTRALIAN TERRIER (FCI Breed standard: 01/01/19) 1. Compete the description: “Ears are small, erect, pointed, …. (1) 2. What are the proportions of muzzle to skull on the Australian Terrier? …. (1) 3. The forechest of the Australian Terrier is well-developed. True or false? …. (1) 4. What qualities in the head and coat give the Australian Terrier its “hardbitten, rugged appearance”? …. (1) 5. Describe the general appearance of the Australian Terrier. …. (1) 6. What statement enclosed in inverted commas in the breed standard perfectly describes the Australian Terrier’s body proportions? …. (1) 7. Add the keyword to complete the gait description: “The action to be free, true, springy, and ….” (1) 8. The breed standards states about the nose: …. (1) 9. The Australian Terrier has a short, strong neck. True or false? …. (1) 10. Name and give details of acceptable colours of the Australian Terrier. …. (1) 11. The length and strength of the muzzle is essential to give …. (1) 12. Describe the tail set and carriage. …. (1) 13. Quote the utilisation of the Australian Terrier. …. (1) 14. A topknot of a lighter shade is acceptable. True or false? …. (1) 15. What is the size, shape and expression of the Australian Terrier’s eyes? …. (1) 16. Describe the fore- and hind feet of the Australian Terrier. …. (1) 17. What marking must be penalised on an Australian Terrier? …. (1) 18. How would you describe the skull of the Australian Terrier? …. (1) Breed Tests – Terrier Group 2 19. Give the desirable, approximate weight for dogs. …. (1) 20. Describe the texture of the coat. …. (1) SCORE: 20 % BEDLINGTON TERRIER (KC Breed standard: 01/01/19) 1. What shape is the ideal eye of a Bedlington Terrier? …. (1) 2. What is the unique keyword to describe the shape of the Bedlington Terrier’s ear? (1) 3. What is the general appearance of the Bedlington Terrier? …. (1) 4. Describe the unique movement of the Bedlington Terrier. …. (1) 5. The Bedlington Terrier’s body is “muscular and markedly ….” (1) 6. The Bedlington Terrier’s coat is very unique. Describe the coat in detail. …. (1) 7. Describe the set, furnishings, and texture of the Bedlington Terrier’s ear. …. (1) 8. Describe the head and skull. …. (1) 9. What are the proportions of height to length? …. (1) 10. Which two words in the breed standard are used to describe the Bedlington Terrier’s fhead shape? …. (1) 11. The Bedlington Terrier’s brisket should reach to below the elbow. True or false? (1) 12. Blues and blue and tans must have …. –coloured noses. (1) 13. What are the three standard eye colours you would expect to find in the three acceptable Bedlington Terrier colours? …. (1) 14. Name the acceptable coat colours. …. (1) 15. Unique to the Bedlington Terrier, the forelegs are “straight, ….” (1) 16. Livers and sandies must have …. –coloured noses. (1) 17. Quote the characteristics of the Bedlington Terrier. …. (1) 18. How does the breed standard describe the Bedlington Terrier’s back? …. (1) 19. Describe the shape, set, and cariage of the Bedlington Terrier’s tail. …. (1) 20. Complete the description: “Neck springs well up from the shoulders, and ….” (1) SCORE: 20 % BULL TERRIER (KC Breed standard: 01/01/17) 1. Dogs should look …. and bitches should look …. Irrespective of size. (1) 2. How does the breed standard describe the Bull Terrier’s back? …. (1) 3. Describe the placement and texture of th Bull Terrier’s ears. … (1) 4. The Bull Terrier’s feet are …. (1) 5. In the description of the Bull Terrier’s characteristics, “A unique feature is ….” (1) 6. What kind of bone would you expect to find in the Bull Terrier? …. (1) 7. The tip of the Bull Terrier’s nose should be …. in colour and should …. (1) 8. Name the acceptable colours of the Bull Terrier. …. (1) 9. What is the general appearnace of the Bull Terrier? …. (1) 10. What unique keyword describes the Bull Terrier’s gait? …. (1) 11. How does the breed standard describe the Bull Terrier’s eyes? …. (1) 12. How would you describe the profile of the Bull Terrier’s head? (1) 13. How does the Bull Terrier carry its tail? …. (1) Breed Tests – Terrier Group 3 14. There are no height or weight limits. True or false? (1) 15. Describe the Bull Terrier’s head as viewed from the front. …. (1) 16. Should you penalise loose skin around the Bull Terrier’s neck? …. (1) 17. Describe the coat of the Bull Terrier. …. (1) 18. Explain why the brisket is nearer the ground than the belly of the Bull Terrier. …. (1) 19. Where in the head should the eyes be positioned? …. (1) 20. What colour eyes should you expect to find? …. (1) SCORE: 20 % CAIRN TERRIER (KC Breed standard: 01/01/17) 1. You can expect to find …. eyebrows on the Cairn Terrier. (1) 2. All four feet are the same size. True or false? …. (1) 3. The Cairn Terrier’s muzzle is “powerful, …. “ (1) 4. You would expect to find the Cairn Terrier’s neck is …. (1) 5. How should and should not the Cairn Terrier carry it’s tail? …. (1) 6. In the Cairn Terrier’s hindquarters, the more bend in stifle the better. True or false? …. (1) 7. Describe the double coat of the Cairn Terrier. …. (1) 8. The Cairn Terrier is “agile, alert, of …. “ (1) 9. The Cairn Terrier’s tail should be “well furnished with hair, but not …. “ (1) 10. The breed standard describes both the length of foreleg and the length of body as …. (1) 11. Describe shape and features of the Cairn Terrier’s skull. …. (1) 12. Should you award a Cairn Terrier with a slightly wavy coat? …. (1) 13. The Cairn Terrier has a slightly sloping back line. True or false? ….
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