This test is open book and consists of 25 questions. All questions indicated by an * refer to disqualifications and an incorrect response to these questions will result in failure of the entire test. Answers will only be accepted on the answer sheet provided. Do not return the test, only the answer sheet. 1. The Miniature American Shepherd (MAS) is a small size herding dog that originated in. A. England. B. Ireland. C. the United States. D. Canada. *2. The disqualifying minimum height for the Miniature American Shepherd is: A. Under 15 inches for dogs and under 12 inches for bitches. B. Under 14 inches for dogs and under 13 inches for bitches. C. Under 13½ inches for dogs and under 12½ inches for bitches. D. Under 14½ inches for dogs and under 13½ inches for bitches. 3. The minimum heights do not apply to dogs or bitches under. A. 1 year. B. 15 months. C. 18 months. D. 6 months. 4. The eyes are set obliquely,, neither protruding nor sunken A. round. B. almond shaped. C. oval. D. triangular. 5. A prick ear is considered a: A. severe fault. B. disqualification. C. allowed but not desirable. D. requirement. 6. The length of the muzzle is the length of the crown. A. slightly longer than. B. shorter than. C. equal to. D. slightly shorter than. *7. It is a disqualification to have un-pigmented nose leather. A. Over 35%. B. 25%. C. Over 50%. D. 75%. AKC Breed Exams As of 9/16/2014 page 1
8. The proper shape of ear for the Miniature American Shepherd is: A. rectangular. B. oblong. C. button. D. triangular. 9. In regards to teeth if affected by accident, which of the following is not penalized: A. Discolored. B. Broken. C. Missing. D. All of the above. 10. The eye rims of reds and red merles have pigmentation. A. full red (liver). B. black. C. tan. D. flesh. 11. The croup is: A. very slightly sloped. B. flat. C. moderately sloped. D. level. 12. The Miniature American Shepherd s docked tail should not exceed. A. 4 inches. B. 3 inches. C. 1 inch. D. 2 inches. 13. When excited or in motion the undocked tail. A. is held level with the back. B. is held in a 90 degree angle. C. falls in a downward slope off the croup. D. may be carried raised with the curve accentuated. 14. The bone on the front legs is described as: A. flat. B. bladed. C. oval rather than round. D. round. 15. Miniature American Shepherd has a foot. A. oval shaped B. round C. cat D. flat 16. Front and rear declaws removed. A. can be B. should be C. should not be D. must be 17. Viewed from the side, the elbow should be: A. well below the bottom of the rib cage. B. set in front of the withers. C. set well back behind the withers. D. directly under the withers. AKC Breed Exams As of 9/16/2014 page 2
18. Which of these describes the Miniature American Shepherd s hair? A. weather resistant. B. medium length. C. straight to wavy. D. all of the above. 19. Untrimmed whiskers are. A. required. B. optional. C. preferred. D. a disqualification. 20. The Miniature American Shepherd s merle coat will exhibit in any amount: A. patches and freckling. B. marbling, flecks or blotches. C. mottling and ticking. D. irregular patches of a darker color on a lighter background. 21. Ears fully covered by color are preferred, but white markings covering over of an ear is a severe fault. A. 25% B. 20% C. 50% D. 30% *22. Which of these is a disqualification regarding color? A. White body splashes. B. Ticking present in white markings. C. Other than recognized colors. D. A & C. 23. When traveling at a trot the head is carried with neck extended forward A. at a 90 degree angle B. slightly downward C. proudly D. in a natural position 24. The temperament while performing his assigned tasks is described as. A. determined. B. with great style and enthusiasm. C. serious. D. with great energy. 25. White on the head does not predominate, and: A. must be clear without ticking. B. cannot be asymmetrical. C..the eyes are fully surrounded by color and pigment. D. must be even and clear. AKC Breed Exams As of 9/16/2014 page 3
Breed Exam Answer Sheet Name Breed Min American Shepherd Judges Number Date Enter your name, judge s number, breed, and the date above. Please fill in the box for the correct answer like the sample below. You may return this answer sheet by fax, email or mail (located on the bottom of this form). Please allow 15 business days to receive notification of your provisional status. Sample 0. A B C D Your Answers 1. A B C D 2. A B C D 3. A B C D 4. A B C D 5. A B C D 6. A B C D 7. A B C D 8. A B C D 9. A B C D 10. A B C D 11. A B C D 12. A B C D 13. A B C D 14. A B C D 15. A B C D 16. A B C D 17. A B C D 18. A B C D 19. A B C D 20. A B C D 21. A B C D 22. A B C D 23. A B C D 24. A B C D 25. A B C D Judging Operations Department, PO Box 900062, Raleigh, NC 27675 Phone (919)816-3570 Fax (919)-816-4225, judgingops@akc.org