General Name: ______True or False
______1. Dewclaw is an extra claw or toe on the inside of the leg, a fifth toe.
______2. Bloom is the sheen of a coat in prime condition
_____3. A blaze is a stripe of white hairs running the length of the dog’s back
_____4. Small dark stools are considered a sign of good digestion.
_____5. Feeding scraps from the table is ok for your dog.
_____6. Ticks are easy to remove, since they cling to the outer surface of the dog’s skin.
_____7. Using a rolled up newspaper is a good way to correct your dog’s bad habits.
_____8. Ringworm is a disease that is caused by a worm picked up from infested soil.
_____9. A spayed or neutered dog may not compete in 4H competitions.
_____10. Flews are found on the dog’s foot.
Please answer as simply as you can. If you need more room, please use bottom of page 2.
1. What is a dog’s normal temperature? ______
2. Lactation ______
3. Castration ______
4. Whelping ______
5. Crossbred ______
6. Stifle ______
7. Occiput ______
8. Haw ______
9. Cryptorchid ______
10. What do you pull on to test hydration in a dog? ______
11. Estrus ______
12. Bay ______
13. Microchip ______
14. Withers ______
15. Mastitis ______
16. Beard ______
17. Jowls ______
18. Euthanaisa ______
19. What is CRT? ______
20. Mantle ______
21. Mask ______
22. Parasite ______
23. Abscess ______
24. Bloodline ______
25. Height ______
Obedience Test
True or False
_____ 1. Bitches in season are not permitted to compete in AKC obedience trials.
_____ 2. Spayed bitches and castrated males that otherwise meet the AKC eligibility regulations may compete in obedience trials.
_____ 3. Disqualified and Excused mean the same thing.
_____4. An AKC judge must obtain the opinion of a veterinarian in order to disqualify a dog from competition due to blindness or deafness.
_____5. Dogs that have been excused for attacking or attempting to attack other dogs in the ring on two occasions are no longer eligible to compete in AKC obedience trials.
_____6. Obedience judges must be familiar with breed standards in the same manner as conformation judges.
_____7. An AKC club may hold both tracking tests and obedience trials on the same day.
_____8. AKC trials are open to recognized purebreds only
_____9. No obedience group in the United States permits mixed or crossbred dogs to compete.
_____10. No dog under six months of age may compete at an AKC obedience trial.
Define the following terms: 11. Double Handling: ______
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12. Prong Collar: ______
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13. Signal: ______
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14. Command: ______
15. Exercise: ______
______16. Fault: ______
17. 200 points: ______
18. Lagging: ______
19. Forging: ______
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20. Crowding: ______
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Answer the following questions
1. How long is the Novice Long Sit in AKC obedience? ______
2. How long is the Novice Long Down in AKC obedience?______
3. What is a group exercise? ______
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4. The Drop on Recall exercise is introduced in what regular class in AKC obedience?
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5. Scent articles are proportional to the size of the dog. What does this mean?
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Showmanship True or False
_____1. 4H and AKC standards are identical
_____2. What is the way a dog moves in a show ring
_____3. An owner may not handle, or show, his or her own dog at an AKC show.
_____4. It is acceptable to dye your dog’s coat to improve its appearance for a show.
_____5. Your dog must wear a collar and identification tags in order to compete in a conformation show.
____6. There are more “benched” shows than any other kind of dog show.
_____7. Your dog may have had an operation to correct a defect and still participate in breed shows.
_____8. In order to qualify to register with the AKC Registered Handlers Program you must have a vehicle adequate to transport show dogs.
_____9. A professional dog show superintendent may also serve as an AKC judge.
_____10. A rose colored ribbon is given for first prize at an AKC sanctioned match
Answer these questions 11. Name two of the three types of AKC Conformation shows.
12. What is the purpose of a conformation show?
13. What is an AKC breed standard?
14. Name the seven groups in an AKC All Breed show.
15. What is the youngest age a child can be and still participate in the AKC Junior Handler program? ______
16. What is the youngest that a dog may be and still compete in an AKC show?_____ AKC match ______?
17. What is a dual champion?
18. What do the letters ILP stand for in the designation ILP number?
19. What does FSS® stand for?
20. May dog breeds registered with the AKC FSS® compete in breed shows?
21. The American Kennel Club was formed principally for the protection and advancement of what?
22. When competing in the ring with your dog, which arm do you wear your armband?
23. When checking a dog’s height, a device called a ______is used.
24. A judge must obtain the opinion of veterinarian before excusing a dog as lame.
25. Un-entered dogs are sometimes permitted on the grounds of a dog show.
Hound Group
1. Please define Sight Hound:
2. Please define Scent Hound:
3. What is the difference between a non-competitive lure coursing test and a competitive lure coursing trial?
4. Name the tallest hound:
5. Name the hound most commonly raced in the United States:
6. True or False – President George Washington was involved in the development of the American Foxhound.
7. Name all hounds considered sight hounds:
8. List the acceptable coat colors for the Pharaoh hound:
9. Where was the Otterhound breed developed?
10. Which hound was developed to hunt lions?
11. Which hound is called “barkless”?
12. What is the minimum distance for a lure course?
13. Which hound breed is thought to be the oldest?
14. What does it mean for a dog to “tree” it’s quarry?
15. The Borzoi was previously known by what name?
16. Dachshunds have three coat “types” – what are they?
17. Dachshunds come in two sizes – what are they?
18. Why is the word “Tallyho” used in a Lure course?
19. Which is larger – the English Foxhound or the Harrier?
20. Only two colors are acceptable in the Ibizan Hound. What are they?
21. Would an Irish Wolfhound of stable temperament make a good guard dog? And why?
22. True or False – The Norwegian Elkhound is a hunting dog that originated in Norway as early as 5000 BC.
23. Describe the coat of the Otterhound.
24. What is the minimum age to compete in a lure course?
25. Where is the ridge on the Rhodesian Ridgeback?