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 test, only the answer sheet. 1. Which of the following does not describe the general appearance of the Canaan Dog: A. medium-size. B. moderately leggy and refined. C. square body. D. showing a clean outline. 2. The correct Canaan Dog proportion is described as A. square. B. off-square. C. slightly longer than tall. D. square with a leggy appearance. 3. In determining correct proportion, length is measured from A. forechest to buttocks. B. point of the shoulder to the ischium. C. point of the withers to the base of the tail. D. forechest to base of the tail. 4. Canaan Dog substance is described as A. moderate. B. light. C. moderately heavy. D. massive. 5. The correct Canaan Dog head is A. short with full backskull. B. of moderate length, breadth and depth. C. elongated, the length equal to the breadth and depth. D. elongated, the length exceeding the breadth and depth considerably. 6. Which of the following is listed in the Canaan Dog standard as a fault: A. eye rims harmonizing with coat color. B. unpigmented eye rims. C. eye rims in varying shades of liver. D. eye rims darkly pigmented. 7. The correct Canaan Dog ear is A. semi-prick and high set. B. semi-prick, set moderately low. C. erect, set moderately low. D. erect, high set. AKC Breed Exams As of 5/29/2012 page 1
8. In length, the Canaan Dog muzzle is A. always equal to length of the skull. B. equal to or slightly longer than the length of the skull. C. considerably longer than the length of the skull. D. shorter than the length of the skull in a ratio of 3:5. 9. The nose is darkly pigmented or A. varying shades of liver, harmonizing with coat color. B. unpigmented in predominately white dogs. C. butterfly. D. putty in the lighter colored dogs. 10. The correct Canaan Dog bite is A. level, with scissors acceptable. B. reverse scissors. C. level. D. scissors. 11. The Canaan Dog neck should A. be short, thick and muscular. B. be long, refined and elegant. C. balance to body and head. D. be typical of a desert sight hound. 12. The correct Canaan Dog topline is A. wheel back. B. level with prominent hip bones. 13. The loin of the Canaan Dog is described as C. level with slight arch over the loins. D. slightly sloping from withers to croup. A. capacious with no tuck-up. B. moderately tuckedup. C. having noticeable tuck-up. D. well tucked-up. 14. Which of the following describes the loin area: A. short, heavily muscled flanks. B. short, muscled flanks. C. moderately long and well muscled. D. long in proportion to length of back. 15. The correct Canaan Dog tail A. should have a double curl. B. must be carried loosely over the back. C. either in a curl or sickle, with one full curl being the ideal. D. may not be curled. AKC Breed Exams As of 5/29/2012 page 2
16. When viewed from the side, the pasterns are A. flexible with very slight slope. B. straight. C. short and thick. D. sloped at 20 degrees of the horizontal. 17. On rear legs A. double dewclaws are present. B. dewclaws must be removed. C. dewclaws are present. D. dewclaws are not mentioned in the standard. 18. The correct Canaan Dog coat is A. a single coat. B. a double coat. C. either a single or double coat. D. a single, double or slightly wiry coat. 19. In regard to coat, which of the following is listed in the standard as undesirable: A. soft undercoat. B. slight ruff. C. harsh outer coat. D. excessively long outer coat that masks the clean outline of the dog. 20. The two color patterns are predominately white with mask, with or without additional patches of color and A. predominately white dogs without mask. B. predominately ticked with or without mask. C. solid colored with or without white trim. D. solid color. 21. A desired and distinguishing feature of the predominately white Canaan Dog is A. brindle patches. B. the mask. C. a white tail. D. an all white head. 22. Which of the following does not describe Canaan dog gait: A. brisk and tireless trot. B. able to change speed and direction instantly. C. trot tends to converge to the center at higher speeds. D. is not agile. 23. In Canaan Dogs, the following is stated regarding size: A. specimens 1 inch or more over or under the ideal range are to be disqualified. B. Males range from 21to 25 inches at the shoulder. C. the ideal Canaan Dog lies in the middle of the stated ranges. D. Bitches range from 20 to 24 inches at the shoulder. AKC Breed Exams As of 5/29/2012 page 3
*24. Which of the following is a color disqualification: A. all white. B. more than 50% white. C. solid black. D. sable. *25. Which of the following constitute a disqualification: A. solid liver. B. gray and/or brindle. C. fawn. D. any color other than white with black patches. AKC Breed Exams As of 5/29/2012 page 4
Breed Exam Answer Sheet Judging Operations Department PO Box 900062 Raleigh, NC 27675-9062 919-816-3570 Fax 919-816-4225 Name Breed Canaan Dogs 5-12 Judges Number Date Enter your name, judges number, breed, and the date above. Please fill in the box for the correct answer like the sample below. Mail in just the answer sheet in the enclosed envelope. 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 Answer sheet printed on May 29, 2012