Canine Bowl Study Guide 1. How many teeth does a dog have? a. 42 2. True or False: 4-H is only in the United States. a. False 3. Name two gaits acceptable in the show ring a. the walk and the trot 4. What are three types of immunity? a. Active, Passive, and Natural 5. Define: Leather a. The ear flap 6. In this abnormal condition the dog's lower eyelid rolls in toward the eye causing the eyelashes to rub against the cornea. What is the name of this condition? a. Entropian 7. What are two causes of mastitis? a. Too much milk, not being suckled enough, being scratched by puppies, unsanitary conditions or systemic infection 8. Define: Puppy a. A dog of either sex that is under one year old 9. How many teeth does a dog have on the top and how many on the bottom? a. 20 on top and 22 on bottom 10. Define: Dam a. Female parent 11. What does gestation mean? a. Pregnancy 12. Define: Retrieve a. The act of bringing something back to the handler 13. True or False: A blaze is a strip of white hair running the length of the back. a. False. It is a strip of white hair running up the center of the face, usually between the eyes.
14. Define: Stud dog a. Male dog used for breeding purposes 15. Define: Gait a. The manner in which a dog walks, trots, or runs. 16. In a healthy dog, what is the purpose of panting? a. To lower body temperature 17. What are two symptoms of parvo virus? a. High fever, vomiting, diarrhea which is often bloody. 18. In obedience what is meant by the term lagging? a. The dog is behind the handler 19. Define: Winging a. A gaiting fault where one or both front feet twist outward as the limbs swing forward. 20. Define: Tri-color a. Dogs of three colors, usually black, tan, and white 21. In obedience and showmanship classes, on which arm do you wear your armband identification? a. Left arm 22. Give one of the two names of the organization that performs radiographic evaluations of pelvic phenotypes in respect to Canine Hip Dysplasia. a. Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) OR PENNHIP - University of Pennsylvania 23. In the Novice class, what are the only three commands that can be given with both a voice command and a hand signal? a. The stand command, the stay command, and the down command 24. At what age should a puppy have its first DHLPP shot? a. Six to eight weeks 25. When gaiting two dogs down and back together, in which direction do you turn the dogs at the end of the pattern? a. Away from each other 26. A male dog used for breeding purposes is called a dog. a. Stud 27. What is a major symptom of kennel cough? a. Dry hacking cough, sounds like the dog is trying to vomit.
28. The streak of color between dog's eyes is called a. a. Blaze 29. How long are the Long Sit and the Long Downs in primary obedience? a. Long Sit is for one minute and Long Down is for three minutes. 30. The highest part of the shoulders immediately behind the neck is called the. a. Withers 31. What is another name for bordatella? a. Kennel Cough 32. Name two signs of congestive heart failure. a. Coughing after resting, decreased exercise, difficult breathing, enlargement of abdominal organs. 33. What is an Elizabethan collar? a. A large round collar placed around the dog's neck to keep from licking and biting at wounds. 34. Define: Mask a. Dark color (shading) on the muzzle and foreface. 35. True or False: A broken leg in a dog will not heal and the leg must be amputated. a. False 36. When giving first aid, what is the quickest and easiest way to avoid being bitten? a. Muzzle the dog 37. What is the dog's knee called? a. Stifle 38. How many digits does a dog have on one foot? a. Four 39. How many ribs does a dog have? a. 26 ribs 40. Define: Bite a. The way the upper and lower teeth meet when the mouth is closed. 41. What is it called when a dog's ears are trimmed and shaped by a vet? a. Crop 42 What is the proper term for a male dog? a. Dog
43. How is Rabies transmitted? a. Contact with infected saliva 44. Heatstroke should be initially treated by. a. Cooling the dog as quickly as possible. 45. May mixed breed dogs be shown in 4-H? a. Yes 46. Short hair, lying close is called a coat. a. Smooth 47. When gaiting a dog in showmanship, in which hand do you hold the lead? a. The hand closest to the dog. 49. Name five diseases that a dog may be immunized against. a. Distemper, Hepatitis, Bordatella (kennel cough), Leptospirosis, Corona virus, Rabies, Parvo virus. 50. Define: Tail set a. How the base of the tail sets on the rump 51. To reduce your dogs weight if it is obese you should. a. Decrease the amount of food. 52. When you are leaving your dog from a stay, which foot do you step off with? a. Your right foot 53. What are the major symptoms of ringworm? a.. Circular scaly areas with no hair on the skin 54. True or False: Allergies can cause respiratory problems. a. True 55. How often should you vaccinate your dog for Rabies? a. One year after the first vaccination, then every three years. 56. If your dog flunked the recall would you have to stay for the long sits and downs? a. Yes. A dog must compete in all exercises of the class it is entered unless disqualified or excused. 57. When heeling your dog, which foot should you step off on? a. Your left foot 58. How often should a dog be wormed? a. When worms are detected
59. What are two of the first symptoms of heartworm infection? a. Shortness of breath, shallow cough, and a tendency towards easy tiring 60. How long should an obedience-training leash be? a. Six feet 61. Should you immediately switch your puppy's food to a brand you like? a. No. It may upset his stomach 62. Where will you primarily find ticks on a dog? a. Around the head, neck, ears and toes