Question# Categor Question Answer Group y 2 D What are Kiss Marks? Tan spots on the cheeks and over the eyes. J / S 3 DH What does gestation mean? Pregnancy S 4 H How long are male dogs usually fertile? up to 8 to 10 years J / S 5 H Which tend to mature faster, small breeds or Small breeds. J / S large breeds? 7 H Where are the cruciate ligaments located? In the stifle. S 8 H True or False: Bloom is the sheen of a coat True J in prime condition. 10 H True or False: A dewclaw is an extra claw, True J or toe, on the inside of the leg. A fifth toe. 11 H What are neoplasms? Tumors S 19 P Where are the withers? Top of shoulder blades at the junction of the neck. J / S 22 H What are two causes of mastitis? Too much milk, not being suckled enough, being S scratched by puppies 23 H Name two skin diseases of dogs that can be Ringworm and mange J / S transmitted to humans. 24 H What fungus is most commonly responsible Microsporum canis. S for ringworm? 28 H What is another name for Vitamin B2? Riboflavin S 30 H Name one problem caused by Vitamin A Growth failure, opthalmia, lowered resistance of S deficiency. mucous membranes, reproductive failure. 31 H What do you call an adult male with both Cryptorchid. S testicles undescended? 33 D Describe the color Liver. Deep reddish brown. J / S 46 B What is Harlequin? Patched or pied discoloration, usually black on J / S white. As in a Great Dane. 47 O In obedience, what is meant by crowding? The dog is too close to the handler., J / S 51 H A clear, blue eye is called a China eye J ______________________________ 53 H Define: blaze It is a strip of white hair running up the center of J / S the face, usually between the eyes. 56 H Name two types of infectious gastro-enteritis Parvo virus and Corona virus. S 58 D Define: Hock The joint between the second thigh and the back S pastern. The dog's true heel. J 59 H True or False: Small dark stools are a sign True J of good digestion. 60 H How often should young puppies be fed? Three or four times a day. J / S 62 H What is an even bite? Meeting of front teeth at edges with no overlap of S upper or lower teeth. 66 H What should you feed a new puppy when Whatever its previous owners fed it. Or food you first get it? designed for puppies 67 H What are two causes of rickets? Deficiencies of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, or S sometimes magnesium. 68 H True or False: Ticks are difficult to remove, True J since they bury their head under the skin to suck blood. 70 H What is the common term for coprophagia? Eating stools. J / S 72 H True or False: A dog fed canned food needs True J twice as much food as a dog fed dry food. 79 H Name three types of external parasites. Ticks, fleas, lice, mites (ear mite, sarcoptic mange J / S mite, follicular mange mite). 83 H What small breed is known for ackney Miniature Pinscher S action? SR: Describe & name a Breed. 97 D Define: Sickle tail. Carried out and up in a semi-circle. Like a sickle. J / S 98 H A flat foot with toes spreading is called an Splay foot. S open foot or a _________________. 103 D Define: Saber tail Carried in a semi-circle. S 104 B Name a breed of dog that has a purple or Chow Chow. J / S black tongue. 106 H Name three inherited disorders. Hip dysplasia, slipping kneecap, popping hock, S elbow dysplasia, PRA, Collie eye, undescended testicles, hernias, cataracts, deafness. 108 H List four factors that influence the body Weather extremes in hot or cold, excitement, J / S temperature in a healthy animal. exercise, stress, extremes of eating or drinking large amounts of cold water, time of day. 109 B Name two breeds with size varieties. Beagle, Manchester Terrier, Poodle, Dachshund , J / S Bull Terrier 110 H In a healthy dog, what is the purpose of To lower body temperature. J / S panting? 111 H Name the disease is characterized by Ringworm J circular, scaly areas where the hair has been lost, easily transmitted to humans, and caused by fungi. 112 H Name something that can be used to delay Activated charcoal, milk, egg white, vegetable oil. J / S the absorption of poison from the digestive tract. 114 D Define: Spay A surgical procedure which removes reproductive J / S organs from bitches to prevent reproduction. 116 H What are the three types of immunity? Active, passive, and natural J / S 117 H What is an abscess? A collection of pus under the skin where an injury S has occurred. 118 H What viral disease sometimes produces a Hepatitis S condition known as blue eye? 119 H Enteric and Myocardial are two forms of Parvo virus S what gastrointestinal disease? 120 H What is a common cause of Canine Corona virus or Parvo virus. S gastroenteritis - a highly contagious viral disease, rarely fatal? 122 H What are two symptoms of parvo virus? High fever, vomiting, diarrhea which is often J / S bloody. 129 A Field trials are held for AKC dogs in which Sporting and Hounds. J / S two groups? 133 H What does OFA stand for? Orthopedic Foundation for Animals S 134 H Name the abnormal condition the dog's Entropion S lower eyelid rolls in toward the eye causing the eyelashes to rub against the cornea. 137 O Describe the collars that are NOT Electronic, prong, nothing can be hanging from the J / S acceptable in the obedience ring. collar. No special training collars +nothing hanging. 138 O True or False: on the Fast in any of the False. fast signifies that the handler must run, J obedience exercises, all that is necessary is handler and dog moving forward at a noticeably for the dog to change pace? accelerated speed. 139 O In obedience what is meant by the term The dog is behind the handler. J / S lagging? 141 P What is a dewlap? Loose, pendulous skin under the throat. J / S 143 O Name four obedience titles awarded by AKC CD, CDX, UD, UDX and OTCH S 146 H True or False: Using a rolled up newspaper False J is a good way to correct your dog's bad habits. 147 H Should a male dog be tested for brucellosis Yes S (a bacterial disease that can cause spontaneous abortion)? 152 H Should you brush your dog's teeth 7 why? Yes, to prevent decay and disease. (2 points) S 153 H True or False: Ringworm is caused by a False: ringworm is a fungus (2 points) J worm that is picked up from infected ground. 154 4 True or False: 4-H is only in the United False J States 155 H What is the most common infectious Distemper J / S disease in dogs? 157 B Which AKC Breed Group contains the Sporting J / S Brittany? 159 4 What is the 4-H emblem? A green four leaf clover with a white H on each J / S leaf., 161 H Give three symptoms of distemper. Loss of appetite, weight loss, eye and nose J / S discharge, diarrhea, hardened footpads, convulsions. 163 A What was the last AKC Breed Group to be Herding S added? 164 A Who develops the conformation standards The breed's parent club. S for AKC breeds? 166 A Which AKC breed group have the greatest Terrier J / S number of breeds? 167 H How long after exposure do the visible 14 to 16 days J / S symptoms of distemper appear? 169 B Which AKC group contains the Harrier? Hound J / S 171 H What is Cheilitis? An inflammation of the lips and lip folds. S 173 A How old must a dog be to compete at an Six months J / S AKC show? 175 P What is the difference between natural and Natural immunity means that the animal is not of S acquired immunity? the proper species to catch that disease. Acquired immunity means that the animal has developed antibodies to that disease. 176 A Can a deaf dog be shown at an AKC show? No J 177 H How long can a new born puppy remain in Eight minutes S its placental sac? 178 H Does a pregnant female dog experience a Yes J temperature drop just before giving birth? 179 O In obedience, confiirmation, and 4-H Left arm J / S classes, on which arm do you wear your armband identification? 180 H What is the first thing you should do when Muzzle it J / S handling an injured dog? 182 H What are two methods of artificial Compression and mouth-to-nose J / S respiration used on dogs? 183 H If one of your dogs has kennel cough, can No J you show its kennel mate at an AKC show? 184 H What type of mange can be spread rapidly Sarcoptic mange J / S from dog to dog and may also be transmitted to humans? 185 A If your dog's coat has been dyed or No J powdered to change or enhance its color, can it be shown in an AKC show? 186 O What AKC title is given for completing Companion Dog (CD) J / S Novice obedience? 188 O Is the Broad Jump included in an Open Yes S Obedience class? 197 H Gastric Dilation - torsion is more commonly Bloat S known as _______________________ 200 A Name the seven breed groups recognized Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non- J / S by the AKC sporting, Herding 204 H Name two bacterial diseases.