Sample Exam Questions Group 2 (Terriers)
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SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS GROUP 2 (TERRIERS) The following questions are taken from all breeds in Group 2 and provide examples of the types of questions that will appear in the exam papers. 1. The general appearance of the Australian Terrier: (a) Rough coated, small, square Terrier with keen expression (b) Sturdy low-set dog, rather long in proportion to height, strong Terrier character (c) Lithe working Terrier of great character with untrimmed, harsh coat 2. The general appearance of the Jack Russell Terrier: (a) Rough coated, small, square Terrier with keen expression (b) Smooth coated, sturdy in build with smart movement (c) Lithe working Terrier of great character, flexible body of medium length 3. The temperament of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier: (a) Outgoing, courageous and intelligent. (b) Keenly alive to his surroundings with disciplined gameness. (c) Bold, fearless and totally reliable. 4. The characteristics of the Skye Terrier: (a) Elegant and dignified (b) Gay and fearless (c) Sturdy, game and workmanlike To which breed standards do the following refer (Q5 – 7)? Select your answers from the choices provided in the box. 5. Capable of following a horse, combining activity with gameness. Soft Coated ________________________ Wheaten terrier 6. Distinctive head with beautiful silky covering, large wise eyes and a long, Sealyham Terrier low weasley body. Dandie Dinmont Terrier _________________________ Border Terrier 7. Full of confidence and humour; a delightful, affectionate, intelligent companion. Bull Terrier __________________________ Tenterfield Terrier . Circle the correct word(s) to complete the statements: 8. The head of the Scottish Terrier is ( short / large / long ) without being out of proportion to size of dog. Skull is nearly flat and cheek bones ( well developed / slightly protruding / not protruding ). 9. The head of the Manchester Terrier is wedge-shaped (with / without) showing cheek muscles and (falling away / well filled up / flat) under the eyes. October 2014 Write the letter of the breed in the left-hand column next to the descriptions given. These questions all refer to head and skull A. Cairn Terrier B. American Staffordshire Terrier C. Tenterfield Terrier D. Staffordshire Bull Terrier E. Norwich Terrier Medium sized in proportion to body; only slightly rounded from ear to ear. From front, 10 head is wedge-shaped. Stop moderate. Stop to occiput equals stop to tip of nose with …… parallel planes. There should be strength in the muzzle. Short, deep through with broad skull. Very pronounced cheek muscles, distinct stop, short 11 foreface, nose black. …… Head small, but in proportion to body. Skull broad; a decided indentation between the 12 eyes with a definite stop. Muzzle powerful, jaw strong. Nose black. Head well furnished. …… 13. Bedlington Terrier. The ideal eye has appearance of being small, round and very dark in colour. TRUE / FALSE 14. The ears of the West Highland White Terrier are: (a) Small, erect, carried firmly, terminating in a sharp point (b) Large, erect, covered in short, smooth (velvety) hair (c) Small, rounded tips, broad based and thick in texture 15. The ears of the Fox Terrier (Wire) are: (a) small, v-shaped, neatly folded over well above level of skull (b) medium sized, v-shaped, neatly folded forward close to cheeks (c) small, triangular, folded forward and carried close to cheeks Write the letter of the description of the mouth/bite that best matches the breeds given: A. Scissor bite B. Scissor bite, level acceptable C. Scissor bite, gums and roof of mouth dark 16. Border Terrier _________________ 17. Kerry Blue Terrier _________________ 18. Cesky Terrier _________________ 19. American Staffordshire Terrier _________________ 20. The body of the Jack Russell Terrier is marginally longer than tall. The girth behind the elbows (about 40 – 43cm) can be spanned by two hands. TRUE / FALSE October 2014 21. The neck of the American Staffordshire Terrier is heavy, well arched, with ample looseness of skin. TRUE / FALSE 22. The chest of the Lakeland Terrier is reasonably ( broad, narrow, deep ). The back is strong, and moderately ( long / short / broad ) Fore and Hind Quarters: 23. The front legs of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier are well boned and ( may be slightly bowed / set rather wide apart / tacked on to the shoulders ). The feet are ( perfectly straight / turned inwards / turned out a little ). 24. The hindquarters of the Sealyham Terrier are described as “Notably powerful for the size of the dog” TRUE / FALSE Write the letter of the correct breed beside the descriptions given of the feet: (Questions 25 & 26) A. Airedale Terrier B. Skye Terrier C. Bull Terrier D. Manchester Terrier E. Welsh Terrier 25. Small, semi-harefooted and strong with well arched toes . ______ 26. Forefeet larger than hind, pointing truly forward ______ 27. The tail of the Airedale Terrier is: (a) set on high, carried level with the topline (b) set on high, carried gaily but not curled over the back (c) long with short, dense hair, carried erect In which breed is the movement described as 28. ‘well knit, smoothly covering ground with free, easy strides and with a typical jaunty air’ Scottish Terrier ____________________________ Jack Russell Terrier Sealyham Terrier 29. ‘brisk and vigorous with plenty of drive’ ____________________________ Bull Terrier (+Min) Irish Terrier 30. The coat of the Parson Russell Terrier is naturally smooth, close and fine. TRUE / FALSE October 2014 31. The coat of the Welsh Terrier is a single coat, coarse, very short and glossy. TRUE / FALSE 32. The body coat of the Australian Terrier consists of a (harsh wavy strong / soft shiny fine / harsh straight dense) topcoat approximately ( 6cm / 5-8cm / 4cm ) long with a short soft textured undercoat. 33. The Bull Terrier (+Min) may be any colour or combination of colours. TRUE / FALSE 34. The Cesky Terrier has only two colours – grey-blue and light coffee-brown. TRUE / FALSE 35. The Scottish Terrier may be black, brindle or wheaten of any shade. TRUE / FALSE Give the correct height and/or weight measurements for the following: Complete the table below: Breed Height Weight 36. Australian Terrier 37. Bull Terrier (Miniature) 38. Kerry Blue Terrier (dog) American Staffordshire 39. Terrier (bitch) 40. Irish Terrier (dog) (19ins) 48cm 40. ins) 8 1 - 17 ( cm 46 - 43 lbs) 39. 39. lbs) 37 - 33 ( kg 17 - 15 19ins), - (18 48cm - 46 38. ins) 4 (1 35.5cm exceed Not 37. (14lbs) 6.5kg (10ins), 25cm 36. True 35. 35. True 34. False 33. cm 6 dense, straight Harsh 32. False 31. False 30. er Terri Sealyham 29. (+Min) Terrier Bull Bull 28. b 27. 26. 25. True 24. little a out turned apart, wide rather Set 23. short Narrow, 22. False 21. B D True 20. 19. 18. 17. 16. a 15. a 14. False 13. 12. 11. 10. up filled well Without, 9. A B C B A D C protruding not , Long 8. Wheaten C - S 7. Dinmont Dandie 6. Terrier Border 5. a 4. c 3. c 2. b 1. : ANSWERS October 2014 .